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DETAILS of Derry and Strabane District Council’s plans to celebrate Christmas 2024 have been approved by elected members at a recent Business and Culture Committee.
Christmas lights switch-on events in Derry and Strabane in November and the Mayor’s Christmas Tea Dances in the Guildhall and St Patrick’s Hall in Strabane are among the highlights in a comprehensive programme.
The schedule begins on Friday November 22nd with the Guildhall Craft Fair and Derry Christmas lights switch-on before the Strabane Christmas are illuminated on the following evening on Saturday November 23.
In Strabane, the switch-on event will feature a full day of activity including festive animation, live music, choirs and local dance throughout the town centre.
Members attending the monthly meeting of the committee in Council’s Derry Road offices in Strabane heard that the programming aims to complement the existing calendar of events during the festive season and enhance the council area’s visitor and shopper experience.
“The overall programming for both Derry and Strabane will focus on bringing local and visiting communities together and creating the space for shared inclusive celebration around the Christmas period,” explained council’s head of Culture Aeidin McCarter.
“The 2024 Christmas marketing campaign will have a strong theme of Gift / Shop Local and Share Joy, highlighting the vital role of supporting local businesses during the festive season.
“Building on the success of previous years, the 2024 festive brand will maintain the familiar and effective creative elements while integrating fresh messaging themes to keep the campaign engaging and relevant.”
The Mayor’s Christmas Tea Dances are scheduled for Wednesday December 11 in the Guildhall and Thursday 17 December in St Patrick’s Hall in Strabane.
The Mayor will also host her own Community Christmas Programming where members of the public can join her in the Guildhall and the Alley Theatre to celebrate the festive season, details of which will be released later.
For updates and the latest information on Council’s Festival and Events programming visit https://www.derrystrabane.com/services/festival-events.
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