Food Festival, Santa Claus, Christmas Lights and Peter Levy…plus lots more music and entertainment as the TV news presenter helps Santa switch on the Bridlington Christmas lights today – Sunday (19th November).
Peter Levy, who presents news programmes for Look North, will be the guest of honour at the event which encompass the monthly food festival on King Street.
A magical Santa’s grotto will be located inside Specsavers on King Street from 12 noon until 5pm – and he will be helped by his elf friends from Bridlington Round Table.
For a minimum donation of just £2 youngsters can see the big man himself and come away with a present .
The food market stalls will open slightly later than normal at 11.30am, with the festivities lasting well into the evening, with a planned finish time of 6.30 pm.
The official light switch on will take place around 5.30pm with Peter Levy, Santa and the Mayor of Bridlington Cllr John Arthur.
They will help to press the ‘big red button’ that will light up the 35ft Christmas Tree and street illuminations around the town centre.
Singers and entertainment, along with several other activities that are taking place and will be centred around the Manor Street area with Bridlington Gold Radio presenting acts, playing music and keeping the festivities going thoughout the day and evening.
The following are taking part in the day:
• Peter Levy from Look North
• East Coast Majorettes
• Coastal Voices Choir
• Mike Hammond – Bridlington Gold Radio
• Echo Base UK Galactic Alliance
• Bridlington Excelsior Brass Band
• DJ Woofer – Bridlington Gold Radio
•Makara Morris Dancers
•Bridlington Round Table at Soecsavers Grotto
•BridBeat Charity Singers
•Mayor Cllr John Arthur, Town Council staff, Paula, Ericka and Victoria and town councillors.
Motorists please note that Manor Street has an official road closure in place and traffic is being diverted via Chapel Street.
Angela Langton, who is the organiser in conjunction with the Bridlington Marker Traders Co-operative and the Town Council said: “It’s the most stalls Bridlington has ever had.
“Thank you to everyone who has made it become a reality.
“This is just a small event so we can develop for the future. Bridlington Market has come alive again – bringing something back to the town.
“We have cake stalls, produce, local, regional and international food and drink and much, much, more – there are 60 pitches in total.
“I am in the shop today with some awesome cakes – so come say hello.”
Mighty Lancer Games, based at 39-43 King Street, will have an opportunity to meet Pokémon star Pikachu in person. The shop is open from 10-6pm and fans can meet Pikachu from 4.30-6pm.
