Gedling Borough Council announces dates for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on and market in Arnold

Council chiefs have announced the date for this year’s Christmas lights switch on and festive markets in Arnold town centre.

The Christmas Light Switch-On will take place on Friday, November 22 from 4.30pm, outside the AMP building at Arnold Market Place. 

Gedling Borough Council said the switch-on event will feature live music, performances from local schools and choirs, a lantern parade, street entertainers and even a visit from Santa. A number of local businesses, including several at the AMP building, will also be staying open late throughout the event.

As well as the switch on event, a special festive market event will also take place along Front Street on the day, from 12 noon until 7.30pm, organised by Amp-Live with over 20 traders attending including food traders and gift stalls.

An indoor festive craft fair will be open next to the event, at Arnold Methodist Church, with stalls selling items such as cards, festive food and gifts. 

The Christmas lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen and the Youth Mayor, Stella Clarke at 6.30pm and it will be followed by a lantern parade with a samba troupe, along Front Street to Eagle Square from 6.45pm.

A Christmas Market will also take place every Saturday from November 30th until December 21^st and will have a host of markets, street entertainment, festive music and more.  

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “This year’s Christmas light switch on promises to be a great occasion for local people to enjoy. 

“The event will bring everyone together to celebrate the start of the festivities and help local businesses in the area who are staying open late.

“We encourage people to come along and spend some money in the town centre and see the lights switch on outside our flagship business centre, The AMP.”  

Several switch on events will also be taking place across the borough including in Netherfield, Carlton Hill, Mapperley Top and Gedling Village.