The Christmas season will get underway in Knaresborough tonight with Bright Friday.
The event — billed as the antidote to Black Friday — is a free community occasion that includes the Christmas tree lights switch on, a parade to music, mulled wine, Father Christmas and a school choir.
Organised by Knaresborough Town Council, it begins with a performance by Meadowside Academy Choir in the Market Place.
At 6pm, the light parade sets off from the war memorial in the grounds of Knaresborough Castle and at 6.30pm the Christmas tree lights are switched on.
Cllr Hannah Gostlow, the Mayor of Knaresborough, said the event is always held on the same day as shopping extravaganza Black Friday.
She added:
“It’s an antidote to Black Friday because it’s all about community and doing something positive — the true spirit of Christmas.”
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