Opening night
Friday 27 November: the lantern parade and the lights going on at six.
Opening night, Friday 27 November
The lights go on at six. Come early for a place on the Corn Exchange steps; the huts open an hour before.
17:00
Huts open
Hot drinks from the first hut by the fountain
17:30
Lantern parade gathers
On the Corn Exchange steps; bring a lantern or borrow one
17:45
Parade round the square
18:00
Lights on
The oldest stallholder throws the switch (sample)
18:15
Brass band on the stage
22:00
Huts close
Timetable (sample).
Where to stand for the lights
The best view is from the Corn Exchange steps, but they fill by 17:30. The fountain side is quieter and better with a buggy; the stage side has the band.
- Lanterns to borrow at the information hut, from 17:00
- Step-free viewing area by the fountain
- Trams run every five minutes until 23:00 that night (sample)
See you on the square
Every day from 11:00, Fridays to 22:00. Tram 2 or 5 to Corn Exchange.