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Oct 2021
Christmas late-night shopping returns to Boroughbridge
Christmas is coming to Boroughbridge with an evening of late-night shopping, Christmas tree lights and Santa on a sleigh.
On December 1st shops will stay open until 8pm as people visit the town to watch the lights switch on.
The lights on the Christmas tree on Hall Square - at the bottom of the high street - will be switched on by Radio York's Georgey Spanswick and the Mayor, Pat Taylor.
Organisers Boroughbridge Chamber of Trade said businesses were eager for it to return after last year's covid cancellation. For many, it's the best night for trade across the year.
It's not just shops getting involved, the Boroughbridge Lions have organised for Santa and his sleigh to be there as well as street stalls and choir performances.
Chamber president, Derek Hufton, said the town is usually "crawling" with visitors and is hoping for similar levels this year:
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The official switch on begins at 5.30pm.
The shops will also be taking part in a window display competition, to be judged on the night.
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