Norwich Christmas lights to stay up until end of January
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 07:13 · Archive
Norwich Christmas lights will remain on display until January 31, two weeks longer than previously, after being installed a week earlier than normal.
Norwich's Christmas lights will remain on display until January 31, extending the festive period by two weeks. Normally the display comes down on January 5. The decision to keep the lights up longer follows feedback from local businesses and residents.
The city centre illuminations, managed by Norwich Business Improvement District (BID), feature LED string lighting on 105 lampposts and festoon lighting in the Lanes. Installation started on October 6, a week ahead of the usual schedule. Michael Yates, head of operations at Norwich BID, said the earlier installation allows 44 days for testing before the lights are switched on at City Hall on November 19. He added that the lights contain no Christmas motifs, which is why the decision was made to keep them up longer into the new year.
Contractors are installing the display during evenings. Norwich BID is also selecting 30 businesses to participate in a festive shop window display trail, which will begin on November 19 and aims to encourage people to explore the city centre.
How it is being reported
- Major change being made to Norwich Christmas lights this yearNorwich Christmas lights will stay up until January 31 after Norwich BID began installing them a week earlier than normal. A Christmas trail is also coming to the city.Norwich Evening News · 10 Oct, 06:00
- Major change being made to Norwich Christmas lights this yearNorwich Christmas lights will stay up until January 31 after Norwich BID began installing them a week earlier than normal. A Christmas trail is also coming to the city.Eastern Daily Press · 10 Oct, 06:00
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