A market town has released plans for its Christmas lights switch-on event which will be full of circus fun and Victorian characters.
Bungay will be transported back to Victorian times at its Christmas circus-themed lights switch on event taking place on November 25 from 3pm to 7.30pm.
A children’s circus activity wonderland will take place at St Mary’s Church and Father Christmas has promised to come along.
At the Buttercross there will be musical entertainment including a brass band, carol singing and pantomime characters as the lights are switched on.
Street entertainers will be mingling with the crowd.
Organised by Bungay Town Council, the event is being funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with support from East Suffolk Council.
Frances Betts, the mayor of Bungay, said: “This family-friendly event helps generate a wonderful festive atmosphere in Bungay, while also creating more footfall and spending for shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and other businesses in the town.”
To encourage people to shop locally there will be a window competition trail and artisan gift stalls in Cross Street.
The local food and drink court will feature Green Dragon beer and potent mulled wine from Imperial Wine.
Maisebrook Farm will be providing barbecue food and there will be a hog roast.
A detailed Victorian Day 2023 programme will be made available closer to the day of the event as preparations continue.
Other activities already confirmed include a selfie frame where people will have the chance to take selfies dressed in Victorian costumes.
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Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed children and adults in circus or Victorian outfits.
Free parking will be available from 3pm in all the town's East Suffolk Council car parks.
Road closures will be in place during the event at Cross Street and Wightman’s roundabout.
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