Highbridge Christmas lights are set to be switched on during a special event today (Saturday, November 18th).
The event will be held in Market Street with a line-up of festive entertainment through the afternoon.
The day includes a Christmas Craft Fair in Highbridge Community Hall from 2-5pm.
At 4.00pm a Lantern parade will take place, led by stilt walkers and a Giant Star Lantern.
At 4.30pm, Churchfield Choir will lead carols with Reverend Martin from St John’s Church.
The lights will be switched on at 5pm and there will be a chance to visit Father Christmas at Maisey’s Bakery and The Grinch at Create You.
There will also be a light performance on the green/street featuring LED lights at 5.15pm and an elf trail during the day.
A spokeperson says: “This year to keep everyone safe we have a road closure in place on Market Street. We are looking forward to a great turnout and a little bit of Christmas magic for everyone.”
“Thanks also go to the organisers, funders and supporters: Highbridge Chamber of Trade, Burnham & Highbridge Town Council, Seed Sedgemoor, Our Highbridge CIC, Highbridge Community Hall, Maisey’s Bakery, Create You, Fuse, Churchfield School, West Huntspill School, Sopha, Barney’s, the traders of Highbridge, plus Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Carnival.”
