Roll up for Rathdrum Christmas Festival!
THE Rathdrum Christmas Festival takes place this weekend, December 2 and 3 and promises festive fun for all the family.
Switching on the Christmas lights in Rathdrum is always a special event and this year promises to be the best yet with lots of Christmas celebrations and surprises over the weekend.
The celebrations kick off on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. in the Market Square with a Christmas market.
A selection of traders will be in attendance to ensure a wide range of Christmas goodies and gifts will be on offer.
DJ Albert will be in attendance all day Saturday with Christmas tunes to spread the Christmas cheer.
The family fun begins at 3 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m. with lots of music, special performances, carol singing, face painting and plenty of surprises on the day.
Santa’s arrival at 4.30 p.m. will be eagerly anticipated and this year the Christmas lights will be switched on by one local child.
On Sunday, there will be a Christmas family movie night in the RDA hall in Rathdrum at 5 p.m.
This is an opportunity for families to relax and enjoy a family favourite Christmas movie. Entry is €3 per child including a drink and snack and adults are free.
The Rathdrum Festival Committee would like to thank the volunteers, residents and business’ of Rathdrum and Arklow Municipal District Council for their continued support.
The Christmas lights are admired by locals and visitors and thanks to this support Rathdrum will continue to shine bright at Christmas for many years to come.