Westminster Park’s ready for the big Christmas Switch-On

Excitement is rising in Westminster Park as local residents prepare for an evening of festive fun on Thursday 1st December 2022 when their Christmas Lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor of Chester.

This pre-Christmas treat will include singing by Belgrave Primary School choir, seasonal refreshments supplied by Westminster Park’s local shops, festive music and even a visit from Santa!

Starting at 4.45pm with the arrival of the Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor John Leather, this free local event is a family friendly celebration of the start of the festive season.  At 5pm the Lord Mayor will count down to the Christmas lights switch-on and then Belgrave Primary School choir will entertain the crowd with a selection of Christmas songs.  To complete the exciting evening, Santa will be putting in an appearance.

During the evening, local retailers will be providing samples of their wares for the crowd to try and organisers Westminster Park Residents’ Association are grateful for the generosity of S.J. Bebbington Butchers, the Co-op, Bebbington & Williams Fishmongers, Three Fellers Burger, The Emporium and the Sandstone bar in joining in the Christmas spirit.

This local event would not be able to take place without the amazing support of local councillors Neil Sullivan and Razia Daniels.  During the year the lights have been completely rewired with generous assistance from their Members’ Budget.   

Pictured - Belgrave School choir singing at the 2019 Christmas Lights Switch On at Westminster Park.