Christmas countdown begins in Dudley borough
Residents are invited to get into the festive spirit with a series of Christmas lights switch-on events returning to town centres across the borough next month.
The popular events are taking place in five centres, with free parking on offer for shoppers visiting on the same day.
Families, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a festive entertainment, including live stage performances, street entertainers, market stalls and festive attractions.
The fun will start in Dudley marketplace on Friday 14 November from 10am to 5pm, with lights to be switched on at 5pm.
On Saturday 15 November there will be an event on Vicar Street in Sedgley, running from 4pm to 6.30pm with lights switched on at 6.30pm.
The Stourbridge and Halesowen switch on events will both take place on Saturday 21 November from 10am to 5.30pm, with both towns seeing lights switched on at 5pm.
On Saturday 28 November the festivities will come to Brierley Hill’s Moor Centre, running from noon to 4.30pm with lights being switched on at 4pm.
Councillor Pete Lowe, The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor, said:
"Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year and I know many people across the borough will be looking forward to these fantastic community events.
“Our town centres will be filled with festive entertainment, seasonal stalls and plenty of Christmas cheer, providing a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate a bostin Christmas.
“We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to join us as we switch on the lights and officially begin the Christmas season in Dudley borough."
Free parking will be available on designated council car parks in each town on the day of their Christmas lights switch-on event.
Further details about entertainment, special guests and event programmes will be announced in the coming weeks.
For the latest information, visit www.dudley.gov.uk and follow Dudley Council's social media channels.
Notes to editors
Free parking will be available on the following council-operated car parks on the day of each event:
- Halesowen: Birmingham Street, High Street, Andrew Road and Pool Road
- Stourbridge: Church Street, Coventry Street, Ryemarket and Birmingham Street
- Brierley Hill: Cottage Street, Little Cottage Street, Bank Street and Level Street
- Dudley: Stafford Street, King Street, Flood Street, Tower Street, Wolverhampton Street and Pitfield Street
- Kingswinford: Manor Park and Penzer Street