Santa Claus is coming to Grantham, leaving his toy making and gift wrapping duties for a day to switch on the town’s Christmas lights display.
The ceremony from 4.30pm, on Sunday 30th November, follows South Kesteven District Council’s Christmas Fayre, which opens at 11am.
Visitors can enjoy festive fun and entertainment for all ages, including music, street entertainment, food, drink, produce, gifts, crafts and treats, through the Market Place and Westgate.
Public car parking will this year include SKDC’s Wharf Road multi-storey (above Morrisons), which would normally be closed on a Sunday.
Arts and cultural services manager for SKDC, Jade Porter, said: “We’re bringing 35 unique stalls to the event, which has a backdrop of festive music and Christmas entertainment for all the family.
“The real-life Princesses will be meeting and greeting from 11am to 1pm, ahead of their 2.30pm stage performance.
“Back by popular demand after last year’s runaway success, is the Pop-Up Choir in collaboration with Elaine Bishop, where singers of all abilities get together to learn a festive song before performing live. Anyone who saw them on stage or joined in last year will know how much fun this is. You need to book to take part, at www.guildhallartscentre.com.
“This year’s headline act is the incredible Hattie Johnson, a talented vocalist, director, and producer from Grantham. She will be performing live on stage from 4pm, so come along and join the crowd – you won’t want to miss it!
“The town’s Christmas tree is up and decorated, so bring your holiday spirit and be part of the biggest event of Grantham’s year.”
