Join us for the official start of the festive season in Swansea with the Christmas Lights Switch On!
The family-friendly event will also feature themed Christmas entertainment that’s never been seen in the city centre before. The spectacular show features acrobats and dancers suspended from either a magic heliosphere or an archway; offering crowds the illusion of appearing to float in mid air.
And the Christmas lights switch-on has been moved to a Thursday this year to coincide with the start of late night Christmas shopping!
And there’s also loads of great live entertainment!
- Oliver performed by the Abbey Players
- Samba Tawe
- Mark Jermin Stage School
- The Cast of Jermin Productions Dick Whittington!
Road Closures
The Christmas Lights Switch On is to be held on Thursday 10th November 2016 and will require temporary road closures to accommodate the event and for the safety of the public attending.
College Street 09:30-23:30*- For its entire length
Orchard Street 15:00-23:30*- From the junction with College Street to its junction with the Kingsway
The Kingsway 15:00-23:30* – Orchard Street to its junction with Craddock Street
Bellevue Way 15:00-23:30* – For its whole length
Dynevor Place 15:00-23:30*- For its whole length
Pleasant Street 15:00-23:30*- For its whole length
Horton Street 15:00-23:30*- For its whole length
*These road closures will be in place on the day to accommodate the event, although it’s very likely they’ll be far shorter in duration
No Parking
In order to assist with traffic flows a no parking order and vehicle tow away operation will be in place from 06:00 – 23:30 on Thursday 10th November.
High Street (B4489), Castle Street (B4489), Wind Street (B4489)
Buses
Please check with your bus operator as some buses are being re-routed on the day. A temporary bus stop will be located southbound on Princess Way (Outside Princess House) on late Thursday afternoon / evening.
Park & Ride
The event is scheduled to finish at approximately 7.30pm. Both the Landore and Fabian Way Park & Ride services will operate every 15 minutes until 20.00 (last buses from St Mary’s Square).
Car Parks
All City & County of Swansea Car parks will be open and operational. St David’s multi storey car park will be free to customers from 3pm on Thursday.
Have a look at www.swanseachristmas.com for details of these Christmas events and more.
In partnership with Swansea BID
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