Xmas Lights on the 18th

Who's going to the switch on? and does anyone know who the 'celebrity' is?

we're going and i understand its going to be characters from cbeebies. teletubbies etc

Shane Ward & panto cast i heard....

that would be better than teletubbies

Shayne Ward.

Shayne Ward, Darren and lilia from Strictly come dancing!

Postman Pat is also making a guest appearance!

Does anyone know what time they'll be switched on?

The free activity kicks off at 1.00pm with Shayne Ward switching on the lights, pantomime stars, a Christmas Market, and much more. There is something for the whole family to enjoy including appearances by Sarah Jane Honeywell, Lunar Jim, Postman Pat and the Teletubbies.

X Factor winner Shayne Ward will be joined on stage by Strictly Come Dancing stars Darren and Lilia to push that all important plunger at 5pm. The stage will also have live performances from pantomime names Hayley Tamaddon from Emmerdale and local comedian Bobby Knutt, and all girl classical pop group All Angels.

The Peace Gardens will stage street theatre performances from the Artizani Revolution Show at 2.15pm, 3.30pm. In addition, there will be Punch and Judy Shows, and popular children’s TV characters will be making appearances in the Gardens. The Winter Garden will host fun activities for young people run by the Sheffield Children’s Hospital and storytelling by local girl Holly Johnson who will be playing Cinderella in this year’s Sheffield Theatres’ panto.

The Moor will also have a range of family entertainment with Santa, real reindeer, walk about entertainment and a live nativity. Members of the public will also be able to get the taste of the festive period with free mince pies. It is guaranteed to be a white Christmas on The Moor with snow machines and a giant snowman!

The full festive line up for this Sunday’s City Lights party is:

Barkers Pool, Main Stage – 2.00pm – 5.15pm

Family entertainment including:

2.15pm Cbeebies Live! star Sarah Jane Honeywell

2.50pm Sheffield Theatres’ pantomime stars

4.00pm All Angels

4.35pm Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren and Lilia

5.00pm Shayne Ward switches on the city’s lights

In front of the Town Hall

1.15pm, 4.10pm, 5.00pm Postman Pat and Lunar Jim appearances

2.40pm Children’s TV characters’ appearances

3.30pm Cinderella panto stars meet and greet

5.00pm The Lord Mayor and Santa help switch on the lights

Surrey Street

1.00pm – 5.30pm Fun fair rides

Fargate

10am – 6pm Craft Market and 1.00pm – 5.30pm Fun fair rides

Peace Gardens and Millennium Square

2.15pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm Artizani Revolution show

1.15pm, 4pm, 4.50pm Children’s TV characters’ appearances

1.45pm, 3.00, 4.00pm Punch and Judy show

Winter Garden

1.00pm – 5.00pm Children’s activities with Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Pinstone Street

1.00pm – 5.30pm Fun fair rides

1.00pm – 5.30pm Food concessions

The Moor:

1.00pm – 5.30pm; Snow machines, real reindeer, real snowman, mince pie giveaways plus loads more.

3pm; Teletubbies switching on The Moor’s Christmas Tree Lights.

Entry to the event is completely free.

Contact: Tessa Henwood (Tel: 0114 2053547 )