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Magherafelt Christmas Lights Switch On

Market Square and Broad Street: 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 where they 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 7.40pm. The Firework Display will take place from 7.45pm. 

* Please note there will be no Christmas food market this year, but instead we encourage you to visit the many cafes, coffee shops and restaurants that Magherafelt has to offer or visit the Christmas Craft Market at Meadowlane Shopping centre which also takes place on Saturday 23 November from 9am - 6pm. 

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. 

• There is an accessible viewing area in Market Street. 

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

Road Closures:

Road diversions will be in place in the following areas:

• Market Street Closure – Friday 22 November from 18:30 to Sunday 24 November at 04:00am 

• Broad Street Closure – Saturday 23 November from 16:00 to 22:00

• Queen Street / Lawrences Square Closure – Saturday 23 November from 18:00 to 21:30