Willowbridge School set to perform at Enniskillen Christmas Lights Switch on

The children of Willowbridge School, Enniskillen, are set to bring festive cheer to Enniskillen this Saturday 21 November as they perform at the Christmas Light Switch On.

The pupils will take to the stage at the Diamond at 4.30pm to perform festive songs with Makaton, helping to ease the crowd into the holiday spirit.

Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle, along with singer, Lauren McCrory and Santa Claus, visited the school and said:

“I was thrilled to meet the children and teachers at Willowbridge School and to listen to them practise for their performance at the light switch on.

“It is great to see how excited the children are and I can see they are putting in a lot of hard work and effort.

“The audience is in for a real treat on the night and I would encourage everyone to come along and join in the festivities.”

Residents and visitors are invited to kick off the festive season in style as the Enniskillen Christmas Lights Switch-On returns on Saturday 21 November, bringing a day of family-friendly activities, seasonal entertainment and festive cheer to Enniskillen town centre and Enniskillen Castle.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Christmas Lights Switch On celebration will bring festive activities and live performances to the town, with entertainment at The Diamond from 1pm, the Diamond Stage celebrations beginning at 4.30pm and the official Christmas Lights Switch-On at 5.30pm.

Families can begin their festive adventure at Enniskillen Castle, where a Christmas Market will take place from 12 noon to 5pm. At The Diamond, St Mary’s and Ballyreagh Silver Bands will provide festive entertainment from 1pm.

The evening celebrations at The Diamond will begin at 4.30pm, hosted by singer and presenter Lauren McCrory. Willowbridge School will perform from 4.30pm followed by a performance from Lauren McCrory to get you into the festive spirit ahead of a special visitor.

Santa Claus will arrive at 5pm making his way down to greet families in front of the stage, while Lauren McCrory keeps the festive atmosphere going with live music.

The highlight of the day will take place at 5.30pm, when Santa and his helpers switch on Enniskillen’s Christmas lights, officially marking the start of the festive season in the town.

Accessible viewing can be booked through events@fermanaghomagh.com, and quoting “Accessible viewing, Saturday 21 November Enniskillen”.

Toilets are available at normal town centre locations. Changing places and baby changing are available at Enniskillen Castle.

Car parking is available at normal town centre car parks.

A road closure will be in place from 4.15pm to accommodate the event.

For further details on the Christmas programme and other festive events taking place across the district, visit www.fermanaghomagh.com/events-and-festivals.