A date has been confirmed for the Christmas lights switch on event taking place in Princes Risborough this year.

Princes Risborough Town Council confirmed an ice rink will once again grace the High Street with Santa’s Grotto also coming to the town.

Live entertainment is also planned for the event which takes place between 3pm-6pm on November 29.

A main stage is being erected in front of Market House, and performances have been booked including shows from local primary and secondary schools, performing arts students, and four-piece soul funk and disco covers band ‘Huggy Flares’.

A picture from a previous light switch on event

placeholder image — A picture from a previous light switch on event

Ellesborough Silver Band is returning and the town council says the group will be performing up and down the High Street and they will be joined by church choirs from the Risborough area.

Princes Risborough Town Council confirmed that every youngster who visits Santa in his Grotto will receive a small gift. The town council also advises that skating spots on the ice rink can be booked via a town council gazebo.

Food and refreshments will be supplied by local vendors including: Really Good Sausages, Burgers, & BBQ Bites, delicious crepes from local retailer La Crepe Escape, Afro-Caribbean food from Divine Meals, Korean style street food from Maya Street Food, and authentic Greek street souvlaki from Go Greek Food.

Star of the upcoming Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime taking place at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Joe Sleight, will have the honour of turning the Christmas lights after 5pm.

Councillor Alan Frost said: “This cherished tradition brings our community together to kick off the holiday season in style. Expect music, merriment, and of course a visit from Santa himself!”