Date set for Cleveleys Christmas Lights switch on- all you need to know

The date has been set for Cleveleys’ 2026 Christmas lights switch-on, with a number of festive activities already in place for the exciting event.

Cleveleys will host its switch-on event on Saturday 21 November, with residents from across the Fylde coast invited to join the festive celebrations. Family fun, live entertainment and an artisan market will all be at the event.

The day will run from around 10am until 5pm. Children can meet Santa, the Grinch and Miss Delia Deck at the switch-on at 4pm, there will be free face painting between 11am–3pm, and visitors can make a lantern and join the Lantern Parade at 3:15pm, setting off from Princess Road.

Santa, Rudolph, a snowman, and a Christmas tree giving small gifts to individuals around Cleveleys town centre last year.placeholder image
Santa, Rudolph, a snowman, and a Christmas tree giving small gifts to individuals around Cleveleys town centre last year. | Iconic Media

Music and entertainment will be live from the Thornton Brass Band and Singleton Cloggers, as well as Donkey Rides and a human fruit machine. There will also be craft stalls and an artisan market.

Stall bookings for businesses are now open for a cost of £25. Email [email protected] to book.

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