This is Leicestershire -- Here's our list of the Christmas lights switch-ons taking place in Leicestershire? If we've missed any or you've got more info to add please let us know. Just complete the form below. Happy Christmas! * LEICESTER* Leicester's Christmas lights switch-on in Humberstone Gate West The city's event will kick of with three camels – carrying Wise Men – walking from Town Hall Square to Humberstone Gate and Halford Street before the switch-on. *When* Sunday, November 17 2013 Throughout the day there'll be a series of events taking place. Here's the the Leicester switch-on timetable: 11am-5pm: Winter Food and Crafts Festival, Leicester Market. 2pm: Entertainment begins on stage at Humberstone Gate West. 2.30pm: Camel-led Christmas procession starts from Town Hall Square. 3.15pm: Camel procession arrives in the Cultural Quarter. 4pm: Countdown fun to light switch-on begins in Humberstone Gate West. 4.30pm: Christmas lights switch-on by Lord Mayor of Leicester. 4.30pm-5pm: It's snowing! Festive favourites from The Red Hot Santas in Humberstone Gate West. 5pm-8pm: Light the Night – at The Toy Factory, Cultural Quarter. 5.30pm-8pm: Light the Night – PixelPyros digital firework display, Cultural Quarter.--------------------
* BEAUMONT SHOPPING CENTRE* Everyone is invited to the Christmas Extravaganza at Beaumont Shopping Centre, in Beaumont Leys, Leicester. Get there for 2.30pm to see Santa's parade outside Subway. The lights switch-on is at 5.15pm. There'll be entertainment all afternoon including jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclist and balloon modelling. *When:* Saturday, November 16, 2013
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*BLABY* Leicester City legend Steve Walsh will be kicking off Blaby's lights switch-on and seasonal festivities. *When: * Friday, November 29 at 6.30pm. Followed by late night shopping until 8pm.
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*BROUGHTON ASTLEY * Broughton Astley Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch-On. Promisies to be 'fun for all the family' - with the lights switch-on at 5pm *When: *Saturday, December 7, 2013
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*EARL SHILTON* Christmas Lights Switch-on at Wood Street, Earl Shilton There will be reindeers, husky dogs, fair ground rides, face painting, Santa's grotto plus more. *When:* Friday, November 29, 2013. From 6pm - 9pm when the Christmas lights will be switched on.
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*GLENFIELD* The lights on the tree in The Square will be switched on as part of a special event to include carols and refreshments, which will be served at the Methodist Church on Station Road from 6:30 pm. The ceremony to light up the tree will take place at 7pm. After the lights have been switched on, festivities will continue at the Methodist Church. * When:* Friday, November 29, 2013.
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*HINCKLEY* Christmas Lights Switch-on and Tin Hat Fair at Hinckley town centre, LE10 0FR Start off the festive season, with lots of entertainment and attractions, including Santa and his elves, live reindeer, children's activities, market stalls and funfair rides. Suitable for all ages. *When: * Friday, November 22 from 4pm to 9pm. Switch-on at 6.30pm, followed by a fireworks display.
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*MELTON MOWBRAY* Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Market in Melton Mowbray Town Centre, LE13 1XB Entertainment starts at 10am with live local performances from schools, choirs, bands and local artists. Santa's Grotto from 4pm to 7pm, Christmas market, street entertainment, quality local produce, late night shopping and a fireworks. *When: * Friday, November 29, 2013. Switch-on at 6.45pm
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*LOUGHBOROUGH* Switching on the Christmas Lights in Loughborough The fun will start at 10am with a daytime charity market "Giving is the essence of Christmas", together with a day of music and entertainment to promote the big switch on. The Mayor of Charnwood will be turning on Loughborough's Christmas lights this year. *When: *Sunday, December 1 10am to 5.30pm – switch-on at 5pm.
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*LUTTERWORTH* Lutterworth Lights Switch on in the Town Centre, LE17 4AT On-stage entertainment, all the fun of the fair, Santa's grotto and lots of stalls and refreshments! *When* Friday, November 29, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm.
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*MARKET HARBOROUGH* Market Harborough's Christmas lights switch-on The event in The Square will run from 4pm to 7pm. There will be singing by school choirs from 4pm, mince pies and mulled wine. Children can visit Santa in his grotto from 5pm and there will be 40 arts and craft stalls. *When: *Friday, November 22. The town's Christmas tree will be lit up at 6pm.
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*MOUNTSORREL* Christmas Lights Switch-on in Mountsorrel The Churches Together in Mountsorrel is arranging for the official 'Switching-On' of the Christmas Lights on The Green by the Mayor of Charnwood, Coun Sandie Forrest. *When: *Friday, December 6 2013 at 6pm. *ROTHLEY* Christmas Lights Switch-on in Rothley has been made possible by Rothley Churches in conjunction with Rothley Shopkeepers and Rothley Parish Council. There'll be late-night shopping plus special guests Liam Moore and Andy King from Leicester City Football Club. *When:* Thursday, November 28 at 5.45pm.
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