Santa will be paying a flying visit to Kempston on Sunday (27 November) to switch on the Christmas lights and get the festive season started.
The fun-filled festive day will take place at The Saxon Centre from midday until 6pm and there will be a Christmas-themed market offering seasonal gifts and goodies plus hot food, desserts and drinks, including traditional mulled wine.
Children’s entertainment includes fairground rides and a personal appearance from the Big Man himself, who has taken time out his busy pre-Christmas schedule to visit Kempston on his sleigh.
Cllr Henry Vann, Portfolio Holder for Town Centres and Planning, said: “The festive cheer is most certainly thriving in Kempston this year, with a brilliant event planned around the switching on of the Christmas lights.
“Alongside a great line-up of traders and food and drink vendors, there will be some fantastic family entertainment, including children’s rides and a visit from St. Nick himself.
“Be sure to visit the Kempston Christmas light switch-on event this year for some cheerful festive celebrations for the whole family.”
Sam Blacklaws, Mayor of Kempston, said, “This year’s event is part of a whole day of Christmas celebrations at the Saxon centre, with Kempston Town Council and Bedford Borough working together with many wonderful local organisations.
“Come and visit Kempston this Christmas – our lights switch-on will be a fantastic event and there will be something for everyone in our town centre.”
The switch-on will take place around 5pm, but festivities begin at noon.
