Sligo’s Christmas lights turn on

SLIGO’S Chrismas lights will be switched on this Saturday November 24 th.

The annual switch on promises to be a real buzz of activity this year as Santa and his Elves will tour the town in the afternoon delivering over 1,000 hats to Sligo Businesses and shoppers.

Santa will then officially ‘Hit the Switch’ at 5.30pm on O’Connell Street alongside Sligo Munisipal District Mayor Cllr Rosaleen O’Grady. Festive Face Painters will be on hand too.

The fun will begin early on the 24 th as Ocean FM will host a live outside broadcast on O’Connell Street from 2-6pm.

Sligo BID is asking all businesses to get involved for this year’s event - the winner will be chosen on the day by a group of judges. Watch out on the Sligo BID Facebook page for event updates and some samples of the Best Dressed Businesses in town. A companion event will take place earlier in the day with the turning on of ‘ The Blue Tree’ at Sligo Credit Union’s new premises on Wine Street. The lighting will recognise the commitment and care of the ThisAbility group – parents caring for persons with disabilities, their parents and siblings.