Christmas lights switch-on events across Cheshire
PUBLISHED: 09:00 13 November 2017 | UPDATED: 19:35 13 November 2017

Christmas Shopping Chester by George Standen
Archant
The Christmas lights switch-on marks the start of the festive period in the centre of our towns and villages, We’ve compiled a list of what’s happening in your area.
10th November
Warrington Christmas Lights Switch On
Children’s TV stars Dick and Dom and Mr Tumble will be at The Old Market Place at Golden Square for the annual switch on.
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15th
Stockport Merseyway Christmas Light Switch On
Christmas lights switch-on at Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport will include performances by S Club Party, Big Brother star Amelia Lily and X Factor star Lucy Spraggan.
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16th November
Chester Christmas Lights Switch-On
The annual Christmas lights switch-on takes place on the 16th which also marks the opening of the popular Christmas Market which runs until 20th December..
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18th November
Altrincham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On
Key 103’s Breakfast Team of Mike Toolan, Matt Haslem and Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent will take to the stage in Stamford Square to host the switch-on show.
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23rd
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On
Nantwich Town Council town’s lights switch on event will feature live entertainment, fireworks, and much more.
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23rd November
Alderley Edge Christmas lights switch on
The 15th Christmas Lights switch on takes place on London Road with performances by local groups and school choirs along with a special visit from Father Christmas.
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25th November
2017 Northwich Christmas Extravaganza
The grand Christmas Light Switch coincides with the Northwich Christmas Extravaganza which includes Reindeer, Santa’s Grotto, Fairground Rides and a Firework Display.
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25th November
Congleton Christmas Festival
The Big Switch On is just a part of the Congleton Christmas Festival which also includes: a Christmas Makers Market, a full programme of Stage Entertainment, Lantern Procession and Fireworkl Display.
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25th November
Macclesfield Christmas Light Switch On
As well as the switch-on, the event will include a Christmas Craft fair in the Town Hall, Christmas Market, Street Entertainers, Fairground Rides plus the usual favourites like food and drink, Santa and fireworks.
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26th
Alsager Christmas Market & Light Switch On
Christmas festive fun, entertainment, Santa’s grotto, lights switch-on, fireworks, fair-ground rides and the opening of the annual Alsager Christmas Market .
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2nd December
Knutsford Christmas Lights Switch On
A fantastic assortment of community entertainment from 1pm to 7pm on Saturday 2nd December 2017 ,with the the light switch on at 6pm.