
The event was held on Farsley town street, the road being closed for the occasion. The lights were switched on at 7.00 pm, by our very own Ronnie the Rhino, the Leeds Rhinos mascot, followed by a spectacular firework display. But before that there was lots to do.
Sat waiting for various members of my party who were going to attend the switch on with me, I looked out of the window to see if I could catch a glimpse of preparations for the event. I watched trickles of people all dressed in their winter warmers heading down to the town street, children excitedly dragging their parents along. Not long after, I heard the faint sound of bagpipes and drums drifting though the window. It was the bagpipe players who were to take part in the parade practicing outside the library.

For The Lounge, a cafe located on town street, it was a big evening for more than one reason. It was also launching it's brand new soft play area for children. The cafe has become a real haven for families and mums who need somewhere to go with their children, the soft play area will no doubt be well received. People were free to go in and order food and hot drinks, with glitter tattoos and face painting was also on offer.
At 6.15pm there was a parade down town street, Santa in his sleigh, bagpipers and children from the local infant and junior schools.

There was two local radio station attendeding to provide music and to assist Ronnie the Rhino with the countdown. As the clock approached 7 o'clock the countdown began 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2,1 ....... The evening was rounded off with a spectacular firework show, the whole crowd cheering with excitement.
This was the first time I had attended the Christmas lights switch on in Farsley but I was thoroughly impressed in the size, effort and support of the local businesses and people. It was a lovely evening which certainly kick started the festive season.
* The fun doesn't end there though. For more information on Christmas events in Farsley through December visit the Farsley visit website (linked on this blog page).