Coronation Street star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt on the ITV soap opera, plus former Liberty X member, winner of The Voice UK and front man for Wet Wet Wet Kevin Simm, will be switching on Leyland’s Christmas lights for 2025.
Hosted by South Ribble Borough Council in partnership with Leyland Town Team, the Light Up Leyland event will take place on Saturday 29 November on Hough Lane.
The fun day for all the family will feature Christmas market stalls, a line up of stage entertainment and children’s fairground rides, all leading to the main event taking place at 5.30pm.
Councillor Matthew Farnworth, South Ribble Borough Cabinet member for Parks, Events and Culture, said: “We’re so excited for the big Christmas lights switch on this year, it’s a fantastic event to bring the community together, support local business and get the festive celebrations underway in Leyland.
“Working together with Leyland Town Team, we look forward to putting on a fun day out for all, showcasing great entertainment and local talent on stage and seeing everyone enjoying themselves on the day”
Martin Carlin, chair of Leyland Town Team said: “Now in our 11th year, we try to make it bigger and better each time. We’re so thrilled and delighted to bring to Leyland both Jack P Shepherd and Kevin Simm.
“The team have been working hard to make it a day to remember to bring the community together and to help the local economy.”
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The event, sponsored by Kitchen Doors Northwest, will see the Christmas markets open at 12pm, and stage entertainment start at 1.30pm. Visitors can enjoy performances from the likes of entertainer Lionel Vinyl, comedian Karl Porter and local musical talent.
Free parking will be available for the event on Ecroyd Street car park, Sumner Street car park, King Street car park and Churchill Way car park. Hough Lane will be closed from 6am to 10pm on the day of the event.
The Leyland Cross Christmas Light Switch on will take place the night before on Friday 28 November from 6pm to 7.30pm with free refreshments and mince pies available in St Andrew’s Church.
For the latest information and full stage entertainment line-up visit the Discover South Ribble website or follow the council on Facebook and Instagram.
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