The countdown has begun for our annual Sandwell Christmas lights switch-on events.<\/p>\n
Join us for festive celebrations as we light up our towns with switch-on events running\u00a0from Friday 14 November until Friday 5 December.<\/p>\n
First up are Crankhall Lane, Friar Park, on Friday 14 November and Blackheath on Saturday 15 November.<\/p>\n
We are offering free family-friendly nights full of magical Christmas fun. It\u2019s time to kick off the festive season and the information below details where you need to be.<\/p>\n
Come and join us at our\u00a0light-up locations with entertainment, music, stalls and plenty of Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n
Here are\u00a0where you will find our Christmas lights switch-ons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Crankhall Lane, Friar Park (Near the Post Office):<\/strong> Friday 14 November from 4pm to 7.30pm (switch-on at 7pm)<\/p>\n Blackheath (High Street):<\/strong> Saturday 15 November from 5pm to 7pm (switch-on at 6.30pm)<\/p>\n Smethwick (Council House):<\/strong> Thursday 20 November from 5pm to 6pm (switch-on at 5.45pm)<\/p>\n Bearwood (Near the clock):<\/strong> Friday 21 November from 5pm to 6pm (switch-on at 5.45pm)<\/p>\n Wednesbury (Near the clock tower):<\/strong> Saturday 22 November from 1pm to 6.30pm (switch-on at 6pm)<\/p>\n West Bromwich (Farley Fountain, behind Primark):<\/strong> Saturday 22 November from 3pm to 6pm (switch-on at 5.15pm)<\/p>\n Tipton (Unity Walk):<\/strong> Friday 28 November from 4pm to 6.30pm (switch-on at 6.15pm)<\/p>\n Langley (High Street):<\/strong> Saturday 29 November from 5pm to 7.30pm (switch-on at 5.30pm)<\/p>\n Oldbury (Between Sandwell Council House and Sainsbury\u2019s):<\/strong> Friday 5 December from 3pm to 6.30pm (switch-on at 6pm)<\/p>\n Councillor Suzanne Hartwell, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community, said: \u201cOur free Sandwell Christmas lights switch-on events are such a joyous occasion in our towns as we all join together with families, friends and neighbours to celebrate the start of the festive season.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to continue such a well-loved tradition while also supporting local businesses and showcasing what our community has to offer. As these events begin, we encourage our residents to join and enjoy Christmas lights, festive music and create jolly memories as a community.\u201d<\/p>\n All events are free to attend and there is no need to book.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please visit our road closures webpage\u00a0for temporary road closure updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow us on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for event updates.<\/p>\n