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Wolverhampton announces dates and details for Christmas lights switch-on events
Overview
The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the dates and times for its upcoming Christmas lights switch-on events, beginning with Victoria Street in the city centre on 21 November. Further switch-on events will take place in Wednesfield, Bilston, and Tettenhall. The city will also host its first Bilston Christmas Village and a family festive fun day at Bantock House.
Key points
- Festivities begin on Victoria Street in the city centre on 21 November, with lights switched on at 18:00 GMT.
- High Street in Wednesfield will hold its switch-on event on 26 November.
- Church Street in Bilston will host its event on 27 November.
- Upper Green in Tettenhall will hold its switch-on event on 28 November.
- A new Bilston Christmas Village will run across two weekends (26-29 November and 3-6 December) featuring stalls, rides, and marshmallow toasting.
- A family festive fun day is scheduled at Bantock House on 5 December, featuring live music and craft stalls.