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Magherafelt Christmas Lights Switch On

There'll be lots of Christmas Cheer in Market Square and Broad Street as the Lights Switch On comes to town, featuring a Children's Christmas Village, Christmas Lights Switch-On and Fireworks Display. 

Children's Christmas Village

Market Street will consist of a Children's Christmas Village from 2pm, where little ones can enter into the magic of the season, with a variety of children's shows, crafts and activities taking place. There'll be lots of entertainment provided on stage by local groups and schools to help things go with a swing. 

Christmas Lights Switch-On and Fireworks

The Christmas Street Party on Broad Street from 6.30pm to 8pm will get you into the Christmas spirit with Santa on his sleigh from 6.30pm to meet and greet children before switching on the Christmas Lights at 7.30pm. The Firework Display will take place from 7.30pm. 

Adult workshops will also be available in the Library – more information to follow. 

* Please note the Magherafelt Chamber of Commerce will also hold a Christmas Market in the Market Yard on Saturday 21 November from 11am - 5pm. 

Road Closures

Road diversions will be in place in the following areas:

• Market Street Closure – Friday 20 November from 18:30 to Sunday 22 November at 04:00am 

• Broad Street Closure – Saturday 21 November from 16:00 to 22:00

• Queen Street / Lawrences Square Closure – Saturday 21 November from 18:00 to 21:30

Accessible Information

• All-inclusive toilets and changing facilities are available at the Bridewell.  

• Disabled parking will be available throughout the town centre carparks.

• The event area is accessible for wheelchair users and adequate drop kerbs/ramps for footpath access. 

• A minimum of two stewards will be positioned at entry and exit points in Market Street and Broad Street for any assistance needed.