Burnley Believes – and so do we! Join us in celebrating the magic of Burnley with a day full of community spirit and unforgettable experiences in the heart of our town centre.
Throughout the day, enjoy free crazy golf, a family trail with prizes, face painting, a fun fair, and much more – all designed to bring smiles to families and visitors of all ages.
The live stage will showcase the incredible talent of our town, featuring performances from local music acts, dance schools, Burnley College Performing Arts, Burnley Panto Society, choirs, and more. Also joining us for the switch-on celebration are local Burnley actor Taylor Fay and pop songstress Channy.
At 4pm, the streets come alive with the Magical Lantern Parade, led by the vibrant rhythms of Batala Lancaster, starting from Bankfield/Curzon Street and winding through the towncentre. This vibrant parade is proudly presented by Discover Burnley, Burnley BID, South West Burnley Community Action Group, Get Creative and supported by local artists, community groups and schools. Workshops will be held at various community centres across Burnley.
Then at around 5pm, the day draws to a spellbinding finale as we begin the countdown to the light switch-on, complete with a flurry of magic as the snow cannons are fired!
Burnley Believes in its people, its creativity, and its community – and this event is a celebration of everything that makes our town so special. Come and be part of the magic!
