Christmas Launch at Dalton Park
Visitors can experience an evening of seasonal celebrations featuring late-night shopping, a Christmas light switch-on, and fireworks. Roaming performers bring festive cheer across the park, including characters such as the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, The Gingerbread Man, Elf saxophonists, and Christmas carolers. The event also offers live entertainment hosted by Steve and Karen alongside the seasonal opening of Santa's Grotto.
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When
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Hours
Saturday 7 November, 4.30pm to 8.30pm; festivities begin at 4:30pm; live entertainment with Steve & Karen from 5pm onwards.
Ages
All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Visit Santa’s Grotto in its separate opening session if meeting Father Christmas is part of your plans.
- Businesses joining the parade should register and pay, then print, complete, and return the entry and release form.
- Use the listed route streets—Holmes Street, First Avenue, and Sommerville Street—to choose where to watch the moving parade.
- Bring warm layers for the outdoor festivities, which include the light switch-on and fireworks.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Light Up the Park evening celebration includes free family fun on Nov. 7.
- A brand-new Santa’s Grotto opens for the season.
- Roaming entertainment on Nov. 7 includes the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, the Gingerbread Man, elf saxophone performers, and Christmas carolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Light Up the Park for?
The event is described as free family fun, with roaming entertainment for the whole family.
What can visitors see and do?
There is late-night shopping, roaming entertainment, a Christmas light switch-on, fireworks, and live entertainment hosted by Steve and Karen.
Which characters and performers are part of the festivities?
Roaming entertainment includes the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, the Gingerbread Man, elf saxophone performers, and Christmas carolers.
Is Santa’s Grotto part of the evening event?
The brand-new Santa’s Grotto opens for the season in a separate session from the evening celebration.
How can a business take part in the parade?
Register and pay, then print, complete, and return the entry and release form.
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