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Lantern Parade at Farsley Christmas Lights Switch On

  • Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Farsley, England, LS28 5UJ United Kingdom (map)

Join us for 2025’s Lantern Parade at Farsley’s Christmas Lights Switch On!

Wednesday 26th November, 6pm - 8pm

The annual Lights Switch On is a much-love annual event which is now in its 36th year.

This brilliant community event attracts over 8000 visitors to Farsley each year.

Following on from 2024’s success, 2025’s attendees can expect to see colourful and twinkling ‘Children’s Literature’ themed giant lanterns within the parade!

The lanterns have been created by local school children & volunteers over the last 6 weeks and we can’t wait to showcase them at this year’s Light Switch On!

Timings:

  • Town Street will be closed to traffic from beyond the Library to the Cenotaph, 4.30pm - 8pm

  • The Schools, floats & lanterns start to meet at The Library from 5.45pm

  • Many shops & businesses will have stalls outside to buy refreshments, arrive early to get settled in and find a spot on the pavement to watch the parade

  • The Main Stage in Andrew’s Court will have entertainment from 6pm including Farsley Singers & Breeze

  • Discover a Christmas Market in Sunny Bank Mills from 6pm

  • The parade sets off from the Library at 6.15pm, walking down to the Cenotaph the back up to exit at Wesley Street

  • Lights Switch On takes place from the Main Stage at approx 7pm, Fireworks to follow

  • Road reopens at 8pm

✨ Plus don’t miss Farsley Love Pop Choir outside Grumpy’s where you’ll also find a sweet stall & marshmallow toasting from 5.30pm

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