Otley’s Christmas lights are set to be switched on next week to signify the official start of the festive season.
The annual event, which is being held on Monday 25th November, always attracts large crowds in the town.
And this year, organisers have hours of entertainment to attract people to the town centre.
The night will start with an opening speech from Terry the Otley Bellman just before 5:30pm, followed by performances from Lights Out, Otley All Saints, Circus Act, Sam Stevens, Danny Malin and Otley Brass Band.
At 7pm, the lights will be switched on by Leeds Rhinos brothers Ned and Fergie McCormack, joined by the Otley Carnival Stars and Otley Town Mayor Penny Robinson.
And to top it all off, a dazzling firework show will light up the sky, marking the start of the Christmas period in Otley.
A spokesperson for Otley BID said:
“ OK… we admit it. We love Christmas in Otley… which is why we start our festive season as early as possible.
“This event marks the start of a series of happenings throughout the month, including Otley turning into Yorkshire’s Christmas Tree Town, the annual Christmas Tree Festival and the annual Victorian Fayre.”

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