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16th November 2024

Ashbourne Christmas Lights Switch On

See Ashbourne light up with sparkling Christmas illuminations, street entertainers & craft fair.

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16th November 2024 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

All are invited to assemble around the Christmas tree on the Market Place ready for the big light up at 5.30pm.Festive music and entertainment from 4.00pm with street entertainers on hand to delight everyone. Santa and his Elves are this year's theme and the man himself is bringing elf acrobats, hula hoopers, bouncy stilt walkers, LED selfie frame and elves distributing free candy canes to children as the perfect opener to the festive season.A Christmas Craft Fair in the Town Hall (from 10am) provides the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping.

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