Easter fun days will bring colour and excitement to town streets
A bout of brighter weather has well and truly kicked off the spring season.
Easter is round the corner and locals are promised an egg-cellent time in Hamilton town centre, with a host of events to mark the season.
The success of last year’s holiday markets, run by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) group, means there could be bigger and better things to come in 2022.
For the first time ever, Hamilton will host Easter Gala market days which will run for two consecutive weekends – Saturday, April 9, and Saturday, April 16, on Quarry Street.
It sees the return of the hugely popular market stalls, run by local businesses and a number of takeaways and restaurants. The Easter markets will see more than 30 vendors turn out in the town centre from 10am on both days.
The events will be very much aimed at children, with lots of outdoor play activities.
A special Easter egg trail is to take place, with 10 local businesses taking part as young ones hunt for eggs around the town centre.
More details will be released on Hamilton BID’S social media pages nearer the time.
There will also be a number of fairground rides around the streets for the youngsters to enjoy.
Local artists will be putting on lots of arts and crafts workshops and stalls for kids to get involved in.
And like previous BID events, it will be jam-packed with live performers and entertainment.
That will see the return of Samba Ya Bamba, An Abba Dream, as well as drag queen Garry King who presented the Christmas lights switch-on in December.
A Scottish ceilidh dance group will also entertain the crowd and those who fancy a boogie can take part in the silent disco.
Face painters, magicians, balloon modellers and so much more will all be part of the fun.
Malcolmthomas-harley, Hamilton BID manager explained: “It will be very kids focused, so lots to do during the Easter break free of charge.
“There’s lots of community involvement, and there’ll be something for everybody.
“The feel will be very relaxed and engaging for everybody to get involved, and hopefully shop in the local shops too.
“It’s the first time there’s been a big fun day like this at Easter time in the town centre, so hopefully it brings a new environment and new life into Hamilton this time.
“Hopefully the weather’s kind for it too!”
Hamilton BID last month told of the upcoming Easter events when Malcolm announced:“looking ahead to Easter I am delighted to announce that we are organising brand-new Easter Gala market days on April 9 and 16 on Quarry Street.
“The street will be filled with activities for the kids, an Easter trail, story telling and activity area as well as lots of local performers, music and market stalls.
“Look out for all the details on our social media and remember to Shop, Eat, Play and Stay Local!”
The market events run from 10am to 4pm, with live entertainment starting from 11.30am.