On Saturday, November 15, between 12 noon and 6pm, the much-loved annual event will bring a day of family fun, festive entertainment to the town centre, with some new additions promised too!
The annual event promises a day of festive family fun. (Image: Luis Gnomes Photography)
Among the star attractions will be Blizzard, an eight-foot tall interactive inflatable penguin who will waddle into town from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Blizzard the Penguin will waddle through the town will waddle though the crowds from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. (Image: Welwyn Garden City BID)
Operated by a single puppeteer, Blizzard moves his flippers and beak while interacting with the crowds, bringing smiles wherever he goes.
There will also be two special story times with Santa in The Howard Centre, at 1pm then 3.30pm, and children can also meet the big man throughout the day for photos and chats full of festive cheer.
Children can expect to meet the big man himself in the Howard Centre. (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography)
And as if that wasn’t enough, there will also be a fun fair with rides for all ages, and a stage hosting performances from groups including The Cotter Academy of Irish Dance, Waterside Primary School, Thalian Theatre and DH Dance Academy.
Funfair rides will no doubt keep the little ones happy. (Image: Luis Gomes Photography)
To keep the crowds fed and watered, Waffle Wands and Dotty’s Sweets will be serving up a variety of treats, and Banquet Inn Bars will take care of the drinks, hot and cold.
Tasty treats will be provided by Waffle Wands, among others. (Image: Welwyn Garden City BID)
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Nicky Wolff, manager of Welwyn Garden City’s Business Improvement District, the organisers, said: “Our team has been working extremely hard to bring the magic of Christmas back to Welwyn Garden City town centre.
This year will also see the return of the Christmas Lights Trail, which includes “over ten large, illuminated installations”. (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography)
“Alongside the Christmas Lights Event, we’re also thrilled to be bringing back the Christmas Lights Trail, which features over ten large, illuminated installations, including the Christmas Bear, tunnel of lights, and the ever-popular giant penguin.
“We can’t wait to celebrate the festive season with everyone.”
The event will also feature face painting, walkabout acts, stilt walkers, and much more, promising to be bigger and better than ever.
Face-painting galore will no doubt light up the kids’ faces with glee. (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography)
The event is funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre, in partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, and will be free to attend for all.
The event is organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, and funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre, in partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography)
Face painting will cost £2.50 per face, with all the money set to be reinvested into town centre events, campaigns and initiatives.
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