Carrickfergus sparkles as Christmas lights go on

The countown to Christmas is officially underway with the festive lights going on in Carrickfergus.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Nov 2018, 13:46 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2018, 14:52 BST
Leah Johnston met Mrs Mary Claus and Rudolph at the Carrickfergus Christmas lights switch on. INCT 47-002-PSBLeah Johnston met Mrs Mary Claus and Rudolph at the Carrickfergus Christmas lights switch on. INCT 47-002-PSB
Leah Johnston met Mrs Mary Claus and Rudolph at the Carrickfergus Christmas lights switch on. INCT 47-002-PSB

Crowds of people flocked to the town centre for Saturday’s celebrations.

There was an extra sparkle to festivities with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council teaming up with the Department for Communities to deliver new lights “to revitalise” the town centre and “help guide shoppers to the fantastic independent and high street retailers”.

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The programme of entertainment included live music, musical theatre a mini funfair and carol service at St Nicholas’ Church of Ireland.

Pamela and Aimee Butler met Frosty the Snowmam. INCT 47-010-PSBPamela and Aimee Butler met Frosty the Snowmam. INCT 47-010-PSB
Pamela and Aimee Butler met Frosty the Snowmam. INCT 47-010-PSB

This was followed by the Christmas tree lights being switched on and a fireworks display.

The Mayor, Cllr Lindsay Millar, reminded residents to share the sparkle on social media using the #FindYourChristmas when you’re in buying your Christmas goodies.

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