Lincoln’s Christmas Lights Event to Launch Festive Season

The annual illumination of Lincoln’s Christmas lights is set to inaugurate the city’s seasonal events. The switch-on is scheduled for Thursday, preceding late-night shopping opportunities and an ice sculpture trail. The City of Lincoln Council previously allocated £140,000 for lights and illuminations last year, which will adorn the entire city throughout the festive period. Councillor Alan Briggs, the Mayor of Lincoln, along with cast members from this year’s pantomime, Snow White, will perform the official switch-on. BBC Lincolnshire presenters Scott Dalton and Richard Stead are also slated to attend the occasion. The celebrations are scheduled to commence at 16:30 GMT on Lincoln’s high street, featuring a DJ set by Ross Carrick, followed by various performances. The primary stage will be situated before the War Memorial, where the official light switch-on is planned for 19:10. The confirmed schedule for the event is as follows: 16:30: A DJ set from Ross Carrick 17:50: Scott Dalton and Richard Stead will arrive on stage 18:00: The cast of the University of Lincoln’s production of ‘The Snow Queen’ will perform 18:15: Soloist Jodie State will hit the stage 18:30: County Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society Choir will perform 18:50: The cast of Snow White will give the audience a sneak peak of their show 19:00: Mayor and Civic Party to arrive on stage 19:10: Lights switched-on Kate Fenn, the event’s organiser, stated: “I’m looking forward to another fun-packed evening for one of our much-loved annual events. “It will be filled with fantastic performances and entertainment. I can’t wait to see Lincoln’s city centre come alive with the spirit of the season.” This switch-on ceremony will initiate late-night shopping in Lincoln, as certain retailers extend their hours on specific dates leading up to Christmas. Additionally, Lincoln’s Ice Adventure is slated to return on December 7 and 8, featuring 16 ice sculptures distributed throughout the city centre. Complimentary parking will be provided for attendees of the event. Listeners can find highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, and the latest episode of Look North is available for viewing. Suggestions for stories to be covered can be submitted here. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC holds no responsibility for the content found on external sites. Details on our approach to external linking are provided.