Rockin’ good fun for big switch on

The annual Santa parade and switching on of the Christmas tree lights will take place at the High Street and Market Place areas with a fireworks display in the harbour.

In his address, the Mayor, Alderman Jim McClurg, is expected to predict a bright future for Carrick with public realm works resulting in “an immensely improved town centre attracting inward investment and boosting tourism”, plus a major upgrade of Marine Gardens and Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June 2012.

Crowds are expected to flock to the Christmas celebrations featuring Santa, the Toy Soldier, Rockin’ Robin and Frosty the Snowman. Organised by Carrick Council, a show packed full of fun, with sing-a-long and dancing is promised.

The entertainment begins in High Street from 7.00pm with Citybeat DJ and MC David McCammond with the Real Santa Show show taking place from 7.45pm-8.15pm, culminating with the lights being switched on at 8.15pm approximately.

The fireworks display is scheduled for approximately 8.30pm, fired from Albert Edward Pier and King William Pier and viewable from the harbour car park, Castle Green and Marine Highway.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Civic Carol Service at 7pm in St Nicholas’ Church with choirs from Victoria Primary School and Ulidia Integrated College.