The BIG Switch On!
Local “superstar” to switch on Christmas lights
(Date of issue: Tuesday, 18 October 2011)
Carlisle’s city centre is set to stage a dazzling line-up to
celebrate the lighting up of the city’s festive decorations on
Sunday, 20 November.
Carlisle City Council, cnevents and CLL Events have teamed up to
provide a packed family entertainment programme, to suit all ages.
‘The BIG Switch On!’ stage will be in place outside the Old Town
Hall and will play host to a fabulous afternoon that will include
free open-air entertainment.
Olivia Storey, will
join the Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Barry Earp, to trigger a galaxy of
Christmas lights in the city centre at 5.30pm.
Leader of Carlisle City Council, Cllr Mike Mitchelson, said:
“We’re delighted that Olivia is switching on our festive lights,
she is a very courageous young girl and she deserves her moment in
the spotlight. The lights switch-on will mark the start of our
festivities. There will be a packed programme of family
entertainment, something to suit all tastes and the sparkling event
will be a fitting start to our countdown to Christmas.”
The BIG Switch On! 2011 is being produced by CLL Events and CN
Events - working in partnership, on behalf of Carlisle City
Council. The programme will start at 2pm, when the stage will come
alive with non-stop entertainment, compered by
The star studded entertainment line-up will be announced later
this week.