The warm-up from 16:30

From 16:30, the roads are closed, and we will invite people to congregate on the streets to enjoy some mulled wine and mince pies, and listen to the music building up to the switch on.

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We always suggest wrapping up warmly and hope you can bring some Christmas cheer, your best carol voice and maybe a little donation to continue this fantastic event and the enjoyment of the lights for years to come.

The itinerary

• 16:30 - Road Closes. 

• 16:45-  The Alcester band arrive

• 17:00 - We will commence with the Chairman's introduction and Christmas carols and hope everyone can join in for the carols.

• 17:20 - The Children are invited onto the stage - the winners from each school.  Father Christmas will be mingling in the crowd, joining the stage and presenting the kids with their winnings.

• 17:29 - The countdown commences

• 17:30 - Hey presto the Switch is on!!!

• 17:55 - we would encourage everyone to move on to the other venues in Henley that are offering some great drink & food offers.

• 18:00 - The road opens

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The after party...

We will be closing the street party at around 18:00 when the high street will reopen. We have been working with a few of the local pubs that are putting on some Christmas lights offers and furthering the switch-on with other activities. Please watch out for further updates.