Light the Night, Frome’s creative, vibrant ‘kick off to Christmas’, hosted by Frome Town Council, returns on Friday 22nd November from 5pm to 7pm.
Live music from Frome Town Band, Frome Community Choir, The Enrichments, and Andrew Bourn will set a festive tone in the Market Place and from the balcony of The George Hotel before a Winter Woodland-themed lantern parade makes its way down from St John’s Church, led by Jamma de Samba.
Once the parade has made its way into the centre, Mayor Cllr Andy Jones will lead a countdown from The George Hotel’s balcony and Frome’s Christmas lights will be switched on by Frida Scott, winner of the 2024 Mayor’s Christmas card competition.
This year, there are new pop-up food options on offer in the Westway precinct, including pulled pork and vegan nachos from Grill Forty Four, hot drinks and crumpets from The Crumpeteers, and churros and Greek wraps from Pizza Pizza UK. In addition, Moo and Two and More Wines are joining forces outside Superdrug, offering mulled wine. Several local businesses, including Cordero Lounge, The Stores, Archangel, Green Room Wines, Flow Bar, Choc et Al, UK Off Licence, and Projects, will also be open for refreshments. The team at St John’s Church will be providing tea, coffee, and hot chocolate outside the church.
Cllr Steve Tanner said, “Light the Night is always a great event and this year has an exciting new element. We have got some new and improved Christmas lights for 2024 that we look forward to sharing with you. Thanks to Mel Day and Aliss Vaas of Frome Lanterns for running the lantern workshops, helping people create stunning lanterns and making the parade such a special moment for the town, Fairfield Electrical, to all the businesses getting involved, to the musicians and most importantly to you, the people who come down into town to celebrate the start of the festive season with us. Please give generously to Fair Frome’s bucket collection and boost their work this Christmas.”
For youngsters wishing to combine the evening with a trip to visit Father Christmas, local cancer charity We Hear You (WHY) is hosting a grotto from their office on North Parade from 4pm to 7pm.
Book a slot for £4 per child and find out more about the Light the Night schedule, food options and more at http://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/christmas-in-frome
