FROME is ready to celebrate Christmas, as the town’s annual Christmas Lights switch-on event is taking place this Friday, 25th November, from 5pm to 7pm.
upgraded sleigh is on its way.
The evening, organised by the town council, will see the town centre transform into a sparkling festive celebration, with performances from local bands, culminating in the spectacular lantern parade, which will delight with a gingerbread town theme. As well as the musical entertainment, Father Christmas will be joining mayor of Frome, cllr Sara Butler, on the balcony of The George to welcome Christmas to Frome’s streets.
There will also be fun in store for families as a children’s carousel ride will be along Scott Road. Frome Town Council is also working with local charity, WHY, to provide a Santa’s Grotto on the night.
Cllr Butler said, “I hope that a free event for all the family will help spread some festive cheer and bring the town together to celebrate our community. This year we’ll be raising funds for the Big Christmas Get Together which, for over a decade, has provided a Christmas meal and company to residents across the town.”
Alongside the entertainment, there will be festive eats and drinks from Penleigh Butchers who’ll be offering moreish sausage rolls including a vegan version; Flow on the Go who are bringing their special celebratory touch with mulled wine; The Crumpeteers and their renowned sweet and savoury treats, as well as local charity Active & In Touch, with their delicious cakes and warming drinks.
Other local eateries are welcoming the festive cheer and extending their opening hours while offering Christmas delights for the event including Hamper, Home.in.Frome, Lo Rapitenc and Palmer Street Bottle.
Road closures will be in place from 4pm, so anyone planning to attend is asked to walk to the event if possible.
The Cattle Market, Merchants Barton and Vicarage Street car parks will remain open to enable people to park until they are full.
The Cork Street taxi rank will be relocated to Saxonvale, alongside the pedestrian entrance to the Kingsway, and buses and coaches will be diverted.
Following the Christmas lights switch on, Santa will be out on his sleigh, visiting the youngsters of Frome – thanks to his friends in Frome Lions and Frome Rotary Club.
After many years, Santa has been treated to an upgraded sleigh, complete with “flying” reindeer.
