3rd - 5th December 2010
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th December – a week earlier than last year
Friday 3rd Dec
Lantern procession (theme: Dartmouth) starting from The Old Market at 7pm with entertainment beforehand. There will be some larger feature lanterns this year.
Santa’s arrival by boat in the Boatfloat at approx 7.30pm followed by a meet and greet of children at the Bandstand
Xmas lights switch-on TBC. We do not know what lights are being provided this year but have requested that the Council arrange the switch-on on Friday evening to coincide with Santa’s arrival.
4-9pm: Market in Royal Avenue Gardens – primarily food orientated.
Entertainers in Royal Avenue Gardens and around town.
Late night shopping.
Park and Ride to be requested from 4-9pm.
Saturday 4th Dec
10am-7pm: Market in Royal Avenue Gardens – gift oriented.
Additional stalls on The Boatfloat in parking bays opposite Royal Castle Hotel.
Entertainers, jugglers and musicians in RAG and around town – until 7pm.
4pm – Illuminated flotilla of boats on the River Dart from Higher Ferry to the Lower Ferry.
Late night shopping – until at least 7pm.
Park and Ride to be requested from 10am-8pm.
Sunday 5th Dec
11am-4pm: Market in Royal Avenue Gardens – gift oriented.
Entertainers and musicians (more emphasis on choirs and seasonal music) in RAG and around town.
4pm – Rotary club carol service in St. Saviour's church, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
Late afternoon “event” TBC.
Park and Ride to be requested from 11am-5pm.
Candlelit Dartmouth is an initiative originally conceived by the Dartmouth Chamber of Trade and is promoted by Born Hectic Events.
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