Cracking crowd in Carrickfergus for Christmas lights celebration

Over 3000 people filled the streets of Carrickfergus on Saturday to watch the town light up for Christmas, according to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Nov 2019, 11:43 BST
Joining in the festive fun on Saturday.Joining in the festive fun on Saturday.
Joining in the festive fun on Saturday.

A heart-warming carol service took place in St Nicholas’ Church with a special performance from Uplift Performing Arts, which got everyone in the festive spirit.

There was a range of seasonal fun for all the family including Santa’s reindeer, mini ponies, children’s funfair rides, a marshmallow pit and street animation.

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A pop-up cinema (supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) kept the crowds entertained throughout the day.

Councillor Cheryl Johston and Santa switched on the Christmas lights in Carrickfergus on Saturday.Councillor Cheryl Johston and Santa switched on the Christmas lights in Carrickfergus on Saturday.
Councillor Cheryl Johston and Santa switched on the Christmas lights in Carrickfergus on Saturday.

Performances from local arts groups, Uplift Performing Arts and Studio 86 dancers, got the crowd warmed up and singing along before the big switch on by Councillor Cheryl Johnston, chair of council’s Direct Services Committee and the special guest, Santa Claus.

The programme finished with a spectacular fireworks display, which lit up the skies of the historic town.

Meanwhile, an array of mouth-watering artisan food and unique, locally produced arts and crafts will be on offer at the Christmas market in Carrickfergus on Saturday 14 December.

Whitehead’s Victorian Street Fair will take place on Saturday, November 30 with Greenisland set to shine on December 5.

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