Horsham is kick starting Christmas with its Big Christmas Party on Friday 24 November.
Come along to Piries Place to watch the Christmas Tree light up whilst enjoying mulled wine and mince pies.
There will be live music from the Dragonflies from 3pm, along with drop-in Christmas crafting from the Ceramic Shack.
The Capitol’s panto this year is Beauty and the Beast and you and your family have the chance to meet and have your photos taken with the main characters from 5pm courtesy of Dancing Mascot Parties.
Over in the Carfax the bandstand will be filled with music from 5pm to 8pm. Opening with this year’s panto cast from Beauty and The Beast performing a selection of songs from the show. Next up will be well known local party band the wonderful Strobe Band.
There will be a great selection of festive food and drink on offer from the market stalls of Food Rocks and lots of the Carfax eateries staying open for the evening. And don’t miss local balloon artist Lord Geoffrey.
Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure Culture and Green Spaces Cllr Jon Olson commented:
We have organised a packed programme at our Big Christmas Party to help you to ‘step into Christmas’ this year.
“Come along and enjoy all the amazing entertainment on offer, the fantastic window displays, street decorations and festive stalls – there is something for all the family and it’s free of charge.
“I hope you can come, join the party and enjoy the town centre at its best.”
For more information please visit the Council website Christmas events page