By John Baron & Dianne Craven
Thousands of people are expected to attend Pudsey’s big Christmas light switch on, which is being held on Sunday, 1 December 2024.
The event runs from 3pm to 7pm, with switch on and fireworks at 6pm.
Main stage performances:
- 3pm Hutton Manor Singing Group
- 3.45pm Greenside Primary School Choir
- 4.20pm The Music Box Choir
- 4.50pm Dark Eyed J & WASP Academy Choir
- 5.15pm Lights Band
- 5.45pm Community Heroes & Guests
- 6pm Switch On & Fireworks!
- 6.10pm Lights Band
- 6.30pm Finish
Fun fair and stalls: Rides on Lowtown and Christmas stalls in Pudsey Market.
Kids’ activities: Christmas crafts and Santa’s Grotto at Pudsey House.
Craft Fair: Rotary Club’s Christmas Craft Fair, 2pm-7pm at Pudsey Leisure Centre.
Choirs, hot food and stalls at St Andrew’s Church.
The Pudsey Produce and Craft Market is also open this Sunday in Pudsey Market Place from 9am to 1pm then 3pm to 7pm.
Road closures
There will be road closures between 10am until 10pm.
Lowtown from the junction of The Lanes to the main traffic lights in the Centre and Manor House Street will be closed from 10am on Sunday 1 December and will not reopen till 10pm. This is to allow the funfair and stage to be built from 10am and the event will open at 3pm.
Bus services that normally run up/down Lowtown will be diverted along Kent Road, Valley Road and Robin Lane.Â
The bus station and all car parks will be open as normal.
Pedestrian access to all the shops and businesses will be maintained throughout the time.
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