Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) has announced the return of the extremely popular ‘Day of Christmas’, which this year will take place in Newport on Saturday 19th November.
This year, the event organised by NCCC alongside Market Days CIC and SKATES promises to be even bigger than last year, which was one of the busiest days in Newport’s history.
The Quay will host an ice rink as well as an inflatable assault course and snow globe (weather permitting), a circus workshop and food stalls.
Cllr Shirley Smart, Chair of NCCC said:
“We are proud of how our event has grown and we are delighted to once again be providing a free family event that kicks off the festive season and culminates in the switching-on of the town’s lights.”
A bustling Christmas market will bring festive sights and smells to St Thomas’s Square once again this year.
Market Days CIC director Claire Kennard said:
“Market Days CIC will be back in St Thomas Square with a large Christmas market and we are really delighted to be part of this fabulous event. Newport has seen some fantastic events over this year including the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and it is wonderful to be a small part of this movement to regenerate Newport and bring the community together.”
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There will be an opportunity to join Heritage Service Manager, Richard Smout, on a short walk to learn secrets about the history of Newport.
Characters including the Grinch, will be walking around throughout the day and local school and community choirs will be performing. A large stage will be in St James’s Square providing a variety of entertainment throughout the day until 17:45pm when a magical circus-themed show ‘The Greatest Snowman’ will switch on the town’s Christmas lights.
Due to their huge popularity, booking systems will be in place for the ice rink, SKATES roller-skating sessions and history tours and these will open shortly.
Further details will be released soon whilst the list of activities grows. To enquire about a stallholder pitch in the market please contact [email protected]
