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Christmas lights switch-on at The Cornhill

In the heart of Ipswich on the Cornhill, this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and brighter than ever, with a lineup of live entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

Christmas lights and performance outside the town hall in Ipswich

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Suffolk Sound will lead the festivities as the Official Media Partner for the event, with support from Ipswich Town Football Club, as first-team player Leif Davis and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton will join in with the fun.

There will also be a special performance from the cast of Ipswich Regent Theatre’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime from 6.15pm – plus even more live musical entertainment to get you in the spirit!

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.45pm by Ipswich Mayor Councillor Elango Elavalakan. Following this, the crowd will be treated to a further performance to close the event.

The Christmas lights can also be enjoyed at our Blue Badge drive-through event on Sunday, 1 December, from 6 pm to 9pm. Further details about the ticketed event will be released soon.

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