Residents are being invited to celebrate the magic of the festive season across Antrim and Newtownabbey with seven special Christmas lights switch-on events from November 20-29.

With festive entertainment and family fun on offer, the events include:

Crumlin

Crumlin Leisure Centre, Thursday November 20, 6.00pm–7.30pm

Santa and the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick get ready to Light Up the Night across the Borough. Photo: ANBC

placeholder image — Santa and the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick get ready to Light Up the Night across the Borough. Photo: ANBC

Randalstown

John Street Car Park, Friday November 21, 6.00pm–7.30pm

Antrim

Railway Street Car Park, Saturday November 22, 4.30pm–6.00pm

Monkstown

Jordanstown Road/Devenish Drive, Wednesday November 26, 6.00pm–7.30pm

Glengormley

Lilian Bland Park, Thursday November 27, 6.00pm–7.30pm

V36 (Newtownabbey)

Valley Leisure Centre, Friday November 28, 6.00pm–7.30pm

Ballyclare

The Square Car Park, Saturday November 29, 4.30pm–6.00pm

For more details about this year’s Christmas Light Switch On events, visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/christmas-lights

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick said, “Christmas is such a special time in our borough, and our Light Switch On events are a highlight of the year for many families across our community. I look forward to seeing what is in store for this year's celebrations.”