Make sure you put Sunday 20 November in the diary as that is the date for the big Rugby Christmas light switch-on! The festive family annual event, organised by Rugby First, will take place between 12 noon and 6pm, with around 8000 people expected to enjoy the lights and Christmas celebrations.

As well as the switching on of the lights and a full programme of live music and dance, there will be a funfair, children’s entertainment, Santa’s Grotto, street food, stalls, plus a spectacular firework display that will bring the event to a close.

Activities will take place on North Street, Church Street, Market Place, Regent Street, Henry Street, Albert Street, Bank Street and other areas of the town centre so make sure you don’t miss anything!

Jo Kemp, Rugby First Operations Director, said: “The Christmas Light Switch-On is the biggest annual event in Rugby town centre. Thousands of people come into the town to enjoy the event and provide a much-welcomed boost to the town centre economy, through shopping, eating and drinking – a great way to support the local business community!”

Jo continued: “The town centre is a great place to pick up your Christmas gifts, with a fantastic choice of national and independent stores offering a wide variety of interesting and unique gifts for friends and family. We also have some great food and drink offers from the many cafes, pubs, and restaurants in the town centre.”

For all the latest information and further updates on the Christmas light switch-on please visit www.rugbyfirst.org or follow us on our social media platforms.

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Contact Chris Stanley, Unlimited Communications, on 07538 917079 chris@ucltd.co.uk

Rugby First

The most recognisable and friendly face of Rugby First is the town rangers in their red uniform, but we are also the driving force behind Rugby Bikefest, Christmas Light Switch on and other town centre events as well as operating the town’s CCTV.

Working closely with Rugby Town Centre businesses, we keep them informed and updated, fight business crime, and ensure the town centre is clean, safe, friendly, and welcoming for all.  More information can be found at www.rugbyfirst.org You can also follow us on our social media channels. https://twitter.com/rugbyfirstltd, https://www.instagram.com/rugbyfirstltd/ https://www.facebook.com/RugbyFirstLtd

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