Exmouth is getting ready to light up for Christmas.
The town's Winter Festival returns on Saturday 28 November, in The Strand from 3pm to 7.30pm. It is organised by Exmouth Town Council and is free to attend.
The lantern parade leaves Holy Trinity Church at 5.40pm, led by the Little Big Horns. It goes along Rolle Street, through the Magnolia Centre and along The Parade, reaching The Strand at about 6.05pm. Anyone can join with their own lantern. Organisers ask for LED lights only, and family members walking along are encouraged to bring percussion instruments.
The Mayor of Exmouth switches on the Christmas tree lights at 7.05pm.
What else is on
- Performances from Churches Together Choir, Exmouth A Capella, Talent Box, East Devon All Stars, Simon the Harpist, the Deaf Academy Signing Choir, Exmouth Town Concert Band and La La Choir, hosted by Mandi Cox
- A Winter Sprite stilt walker, the Bouncing Snowmen and a giant walk-in snow globe
- Free wreath-making and Christingle-making
- Mulled wine, festive cocktails and churros
Make a lantern first
- Drop-in sessions at Open Door Café on Tuesdays 10, 17 and 24 November, 10am to noon
- Workshops with Open Door at the Old Gospel Hall, Hamilton Road, on Wednesdays 11, 18 and 25 November, 10am to 3.30pm
- A workshop with Hayley Watson at Exmouth Healing Centre on Saturday 21 November, 4pm to 7pm, bookable through the Exmouth Festival website
"There's something truly special about seeing Exmouth come together as winter begins," said Jess Magill, the council's arts manager and festival organiser.
