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Details of the 2017 Aberdeen Union Street Christmas Lights switch on and the parade with photographs
The Aberdeen Christmas lights 2017 switch on will take place at 5:30pm on Sunday 26 November.
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Road closures for the Aberdeen Union Street Christmas lights switch on parade involve routes from Harlaw Academy at Albyn Place, Union Street and the Castlegate.
As darkness falls the Xmas lights will be switched on through Union Street and the parade will take place with festive and carnival characters, street entertainment and musicians. The parade, which forms part of the Aberdeen Winter Festival, is usually themed and celebrities include the HMT pantomime stars and the Lord Provost. As it passes each overhead light it will be switched on. Once the lights are switched on Aberdeen University students will follow in their carnival floats and raise a collection for the students charities campaign.
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The Christmas lights in Union Street Aberdeen cost approximately £10,000 in electricity charges.
More Christmas Events and to read about the pantomime and other Christmas displays.
Aberdeen Christmas Lights Switch On Parade
Details of the 2017 Aberdeen Union Street Christmas Lights switch on and the parade with photographs
The Aberdeen Christmas lights 2017 switch on will take place at 5:30pm on Sunday 26 November.
Follow us on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Google+
Contact Me.
Road closures for the Aberdeen Union Street Christmas lights switch on parade involve routes from Harlaw Academy at Albyn Place, Union Street and the Castlegate.
As darkness falls the Xmas lights will be switched on through Union Street and the parade will take place with festive and carnival characters, street entertainment and musicians. The parade, which forms part of the Aberdeen Winter Festival, is usually themed and celebrities include the HMT pantomime stars and the Lord Provost. As it passes each overhead light it will be switched on. Once the lights are switched on Aberdeen University students will follow in their carnival floats and raise a collection for the students charities campaign.
Save 10% off the closest car parking to the terminal at Aberdeen International Airport with flexible bookings and no credit card fees for long or short stay. Use discount code ABZPARK10 or follow the link below where it will be automatically applied:
The Christmas lights in Union Street Aberdeen cost approximately £10,000 in electricity charges.
More Christmas Events and to read about the pantomime and other Christmas displays.
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