ARRANGEMENTS for Inverclyde’s Christmas lights switch-on events have been announced
Port Glasgow’s ceremony is on Wednesday 25 November with everyone invited to enjoy the celebrations outside the library from 6pm.
The following night, Thursday 26 November, the council’s flagship event will take place in Greenock with seasonal entertainment planned ahead of the count down to the big switch-on.
From 5pm there will be street entertainment in Cathcart Square as well as funfair rides.
From 6pm, radio presenter Ali Wright will be the compere on the steps of Wellpark Mid Kirk Church. She’ll introduce performers from May Hughes School of Dance and will also welcome stars of this year’s Beacon Arts Centre’s panto, Cinderella.
Following a festive singalong, Provost Drew McKenzie will switch on the Christmas lights at 7pm.
In Gourock, the fun begins at 6pm in Kempock Gardens on Friday 27 November.
Finally, the lights go on in Inverclyde’s villages on Friday 4 December.
Quarrier’s Village will be first from 3.30pm at the village centre, followed by festivities at Inverkip Hub from 5.30pm, Kilmacolm’s Cargill Centre from 6pm and Wemyss Bay Community Centre from 6.30pm.
