| Southport Christmas Lights 
Switch On 2017 
.jpg) SOUTHPORT'S Christmas Lights have been 
turned on in style this year. Sadly, the day after the wind decided to spoil 
things a bit, but what a night the opening was held on 19 November 2017. It has 
definitely sparked off the Town's celebrations for the Festive Session… The 
event was run by Southport 
BID, with support from 
Smooth 
Radio, also gave out a 'Voucher Book' with lots of offers from local businesses, 
to the thousands of people who attended. 
 On offer was live entertainment throughout the afternoon. Children and big 
children got to meet Santa and his reindeers, plus some the naughty elves and 
the Grinch. To add leave a bit of a bang, other attractions included some 
dancing, singing crackers and so much more.
 
.jpg) On the big stage and around the Town Centre, 
were CBeebies, Alex Winters and Starkidz, followed by a full line up of singing 
and dancing with the amazing Rock Choir, So Talented Dance, plus the local Panto 
cast, along with Sam Kane. The main shows, in what was billed as an:- 
"80's/90's spectacular," included hit singer Owen Paul and 80's anthems. 
B*Witched's Edele follows and headliners East 17.
 Then the big moment came and Miss Southport, Gwen and all Panto Cast, and Main 
Stage performers joined Santa and East 17, to push the plunger and turn on the 
lights… Then as East 17 were on stage, they ended with the band's 1994 Christmas
hit:- "Stay Another Day."
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 This, in our view, was an event, full of 
superb family entertainment and there prevailed a fantastic atmosphere… We would 
love to know your views on this, so please email our newsroom, via:-
News24@SouthportReporter.com and let us know what you thought of it!
 If the Town's twinkling lights don't get you into the festive mood, do not 
forget that the local venues have many fantastic events lined up, as do the 
Town's restaurants, pubs and clubs. Plus now open is the Southport Christmas 
Market and even a Skating Rink!
 
 Please show your support for the Town Centre and this Christmas, support your 
local independent shops, by buying locally...
 Click on 
here  to 
see photos taken by us at the Christmas Lights and in Southport's Cocoa House 
after the event... | 
						
					
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