Lowestoft Christmas lights switched on by mayor and Santa

The town centre dazzled with festive spirit on Saturday, November 30, as people gathered for the event.

Families enjoyed an afternoon packed with entertainment, capped off by the arrival of Father Christmas and a stunning lights display at 5pm.

The display includes a ‘Merry Christmas Lowestoft’ sign welcoming visitors to the town.

Christmas lights greeting people to Lowestoft town centre. (Image: Mick Howes) The event was organised by Lowestoft Vision, the town’s Business Improvement District organisation.

Performances on the main stage featured local acts as well as appearances from some of the Marina Theatre's cast of Beauty & the Beast and some of the cast from Cherie’s Christmas Cabaret from the Seagull Theatre.

Lowestoft mayor Nasima Begum and Father Christmas switch on the festive lights in the town centre. (Image: Mick Howes) The lights were switched on by town mayor, Councillor Nasima Begum, and Father Christmas.

Lowestoft Town Council organised stalls and entertainment as part of a Christmas Market at the Triangle Market.

Members of the cast from the Marina Theatre's Christmas panto at the festive lights switch-on in Lowestoft town centre on November 30. (Image: Mick Howes) Children’s activities and an interactive nativity were held at the United Reform Church.

Members of the cast from Cherie's Christmas Cabaret, soon playing at the Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft, at the town's festive lights switch-on event. (Image: Mick Howes)