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Singer Brian Kennedy is joining the Uplifted Gospel Choir tomorrow night, Thursday 23 November for the much awaited 2023 Christmas Lights Switch on in Newry. It's just one of the surprises in the expanded event which will this year involve more locations, more illuminations and more entertainment!
The event kicks off from 6pm and will finish at 9pm.
The Southern Area Hospice Santa Dash is also taking place on Hill Street at 6pm tomorrow night so expect to see a lot of red suited bearded people running up and down.
On the Marcus Square stage there will be Performances by Shane McGirr, Emily Flanagan and The Uplifted Gospel Choir and Brian Kennedy.
The Lights Switch On will take place at 7.30pm when Chairperson Valerie Harte will be joined by Alfie Pentony from Fight for Alfie Charity and Santa Claus. of course.
The Cloughmore Male Voice Choir will also be Carolling around the Christmas tree
Santa’s Express Train will see Santa and his elves departing from Marcus Square Station to take families on a Christmas journey.
This year there is an additional stage at Bank Parade/Sugar Island with plenty of entertainment
Newry Town Hall is already decorated to within an inch of its life for a Christmas Artisan Market which will have lots of festive treats on offer.
There will also be Festive Fair Stalls, Kris Kringle’s Christmas Characters street performers, Christmas Elves Samba Band, Wonderland Funfair Rides and a 'LOVE NEWRY' selfie corner - Who doesn't love a selfie!
All that's missing is YOU so make sure to take yourself and the family down for what will be a night to remember.
