A Christmas cracker of a day is planned starting with top local DJ Steve Briers who will be on hand throughout the afternoon to keep the Christmas atmosphere swinging with plenty of festive, chart and popular music favourites
Kelly Williams School of Dance will be performing from 1.30 to 2 pm then the Salvation Army band and Tenby Friendship Group take over to lead community carol singing in Tudor Square.
Local vocalist Mike Jones will then take the stage at 2.30 pm followed by versatile duo Sleeping Dogs at 3.45 pm who will lead the final build up to the arrival of Father Christmas.
Mayor of Tenby, Clr. Mrs Sam Skyrme-Blackhall will set off down to Castle Hill to meet Father Christmas at 4.30 pm to join Coastguards, firefighters and RNLI crew members for a ‘Blue Light’ parade through a festive flurry of snow from the roof of Tenby House Hotel (weather permitting) to turn on the lights on the town Christmas tree in the grounds of St Mary’s Church at 5 pm.
While this event is permitted under current Covid-19 restrictions as it is open air, members of the public are advised that attendance is at their own discretion and they need to be mindful of social distancing requirements.
Anyone displaying Covid-19 symptoms should not attend.
Unfortunately, there will be no grotto and family entertainment in the De Valence following the lights switch on this year.
However, the De Valence’s regular ‘Quirky Crafters’ will be holding a Christmas Craft fayre at the venue during the day.