Tonight is the big Christmas light switch on in Colchester town centre.
Here is a run down of today's events and fun to keep you entertained.
High Street
- 2.30pm to 2.40pm - Ilaz School of Dance
- 2.40pm to 2.50pm - Latin Rhythm
- 2.5pm to 3pm - Stagecoach Choir and Dance Troop
- 3pm to 3.15pm - Yazmin Wood
- 3.15pm to 3.25pm - Jaz Skingle
- 3.30pm to 5pm - The Mirror Belles Twinkle, Twinkle stilt walkers
- 3.30pm to 5pm - Bubble Star Balloonist
- 3.25pm to 4.25pm - Evolution College Choir and The Company
- 4.25pm to 4.40pm - Mercury Theatre presents Cinderella's Ugly stepsisters
- 4.45pm - Mayor of Colchester welcome
- 4.50pm - Where's Stanta?
- 4.55pm - Santa's magical arrival in town
- 5pm - light switch-on
Culver Square
- 11am to 11.30am - The Bombshells
- 11.30am to 12pm - Ilaz Dance Company
- 12pm to 1pm - Colchester Operactic Society
- 1pm to 2pm - Colchester Citadel Salvation Army
- 2pm to 2.30pm - Ilaz Dance Company
- 2.30pm to 3pm - The Bombshells
- 3pm to 3.45pm - Colchester Military Wives Choir
- 3.45pm to 4pm - Jasmine Hood
- 4pm to 5pm - Rock Choir
- 5pm Christmas Lights Switch on
- 5pm to 5.30pm - The Bombshells
Trinity Street, South Lanes and Lion Walk Christmas Market
- 11am to 3pm - Entertainment, food and drinks stalls and more
The Minories Christmas Market
- 10am to 4pm - Grab a glass of mulled wine and browse over 45 stalls with something for everyone
- 11am to 3pm - – join Jan Williams for storytelling hour – wonderful Christmas stories for all to listen to
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