George Square returns as Glasgow ditches Christmas light switch-on
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:24 · Archive
Glasgow is scrapping its traditional Christmas lights switch-on event, spreading celebrations across multiple venues instead.
George Square will return to the heart of Glasgow's Christmas celebrations from late November, when the city council's revamped festive programme launches in the first week of November. However, the council has abandoned the traditional lights switch-on event that previously took place in the Square, replacing it with a spread of celebrations across multiple venues and weeks.
The new approach includes the Good Times Christmas Village on George Square with food, drink and festive light installations; Christmas Markets at St Enoch Square featuring international food offerings, the Big Wheel and free entertainment; and the Glasgow Green Winter Wonderland with Santa's Grotto, an ice rink, a Festive Big Top and rides. The council said this distributed model will let more people participate, as in the past the single switch-on event could only accommodate 4% of those who applied for tickets, with demand far exceeding availability.
George Square was closed last year for refurbishment, with festive events shifted to Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square instead. The square should be fully in use by November when events begin. The local authority also noted it will move away from 'one-off' switch-on events of the past, replacing them with celebrations spread across the weeks building up to Christmas Day.
How it is being reported
- Glasgow's Christmas events to return to George Square but without light switch-onWith a "new approach" to the festivities, this year won't see a one-off light switch-on event at the Square.Glasgow Live · 9 Oct, 14:41
- George Square returns for revamped Glasgow Christmas celebrationsThe landmark was closed last year, meaning the city's festive events were shifted to Glasgow Green and St Enoch's Square instead.BBC Glasgow And West · 9 Oct, 13:40
- Major news revealed about Glasgow's Christmas light switch-on and marketsPlans have been unveiled for Glasgow's festive season, with George Square returning to the heart of this year's Christmas celebrations - but there will be no light switch-on event.Glasgow Times · 9 Oct, 10:45
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