The fantastic Northern Lights - Tameside Christmas Celebration will light the way to the start of Tameside's festivities on Saturday 19th November 2022 in Ashton-under-Lyne. The event will also kick-start the first ever Festive Window Trail in Ashton, for families to enjoy over the Christmas period, adding extra sparkle to the festivities. 

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Find out more about about all of the Christamas light switch on events taking place across all nine of Tameside's town's

Saturday 19th November

Ashton, 3-6:30pm

Northern Lights -Tameside’s Christmas Celebration

3pm - 5pm Festive Window Trail

‍5pm - 6:30pm Performances on the stage

‍5:30pm - 6:30pm Northern Lights Christmas Lantern Parade

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Come and join us in Ashton town centre for our spectacular lantern parade featuring bands, puppets and dancers, plus lots of other entertainment and attractions.

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Father Christmas will be switching on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm live on stage.

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On the square on Fletcher Street there will also be a snow globe to take photos in throughout the day.

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Father Christmas will be switching on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm live on stage.

Friday 25th November

Micklehurst, 6-7pm

Micklehurst Green corner of Micklehurst Rd and Station Rd

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Gathering with (electronic) lanterns with music from Micklehurst choir and local brass band.

Switch On Time 6:30pm

Audenshaw, 4-8pm

Ryecroft Hall

Small children’s fun fair, live local entertainment and Santa’s Grotto.

Switch On Time 7.30pm

Stalybridge, 5-9pm

Armentieres Square

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Stalybridge Street Fest with on stage entertainment, a funfair and traditional light switch on.

Switch On Time 7.15pm

Dukinfield, 5.30-7pm

Dukinfield Town Hall

Music, funfair, Christmas post box and Father Christmas on his Sleigh.

 Switch On Time 6.30pm

Saturday 26th November

Denton, 12noon – 7pm
Civic Square

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Funfair rides, food stalls, Santa and traditional Christmas light switch on. Additional activities will take place on Sunday 27th November.

Switch On Time 6pm

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Mossley, 4-7pm
Market ground car park

Lanterns, brass bands, music, choirs and dancers and Christmas tree light switch on

Switch On Time 5.30pm

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Hyde, 3-7pm
Hyde Market Ground

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With market stalls, a small funfair and lantern parade.

Switch On Time 5.30pm

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Sunday 27th November

Denton, 12noon – 5pm
Civic Square

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Funfair rides and Children’s Christmas Party with Mascots and Characters from Hyde Fund Raisers. The Christmas light switch on will take place on Saturday 26th November.

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Friday 2 December

Hattersley, 4-8pm
Hattersley Hub

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Indoor Market stalls and Santa’s Grotto with seasonal food and drink.

Switch On Time 6pm

Saturday 3 December

Droylsden, 1pm-5.30pm
Villemomble Square

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Artisan Market from 10am. Dance performances from local dance schools and Mossley Morris Men in the evening.

Switch On Time 5pm

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