The countdown is on to the official start of Christmas in Wellingborough.
A special celebration will take place in the town centre on Saturday, November 28, with plenty of family entertainment planned to herald the beginning of the festive season.
The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.15pm on the night.
Father Christmas will arrive on his sleigh pilled by reindeer at 1.30pm at Sheep Street and there will also be a giant snow globe and spectacular firework display.
Tribute acts, including Rihanna and Abba, will also be performing on a specially built stage in Orient Place, while the cast from The Castle’s Christmas musical A Christmas Carol will be entertaining the crowds.
It has been organised by the Wellingborough Business Improvement District (BID), which is paid for by businesses, through its Discover Wellingborough campaign, which stages events and activities aimed at encouraging people into the town centre.
John Cable, BID manager, said: “Last year’s festive lights party saw thousands join us to welcome Christmas and this year we’re expecting more people.
“The town centre has lots to offer, including a wide selection of independent retailers, free parking and green spaces, and this event is yet another reason to celebrate what Wellingborough has to offer.”
The ‘Scrooge’s Gold’ giveaway where shoppers will get the chance to win £2,016 in cash to spend in 2016 will also be launched.
To win shoppers must spend £10 or more in a Discover Wellingborough town centre business between November 28 and Christmas Eve and fill in an online entry form and keep the receipt from their purchase.