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Hitchin Christmas lights switch on draws big crowds

By James Denselow   18th Nov 2024

Local News
Hitchin’s tree lights went on bang on time
Hitchin’s tree lights went on bang on time
Large crowds celebrated the official start of Hitchin’s Christmas season
Large crowds celebrated the official start of Hitchin’s Christmas season
Lights now add 10% festiveness to the Christmas mood
Lights now add 10% festiveness to the Christmas mood
Some revellers took longer to reach the market square
Some revellers took longer to reach the market square

Despite the weather turning colder and a hint of rain in the air that didn't stop people enjoying the fun organised by the Christmas elves from Visit Hitchin. 

The throngs of revellers was strengthened by happy fans coming straight from Hitchin Town's 3-0 victory over Harborough Town, which saw an attendance of 825. 

Music, giant pandas, pedestrianised streets and sparkling lights galore heralded the start of the Christmas season for the town.

     

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