Knaresborough will kick off the festive season in style later this month as Bright Friday returns, bringing an evening of Christmas lights, lanterns and community celebrations to the town.
Taking place on Friday 27th November, the event will see families and friends come together to enjoy a festive evening in the heart of Knaresborough, with a lantern-making workshop, colourful parade and the switching on of the town's Christmas lights.
Knaresborough Town Council will be hosting entertainment on a Stage in the Market Place from 5.15pm, building up to the evening's lantern parade.
Starting at the War Memorial in the Castle Grounds at 6pm, the parade will make its way through the town, with participants invited to bring along their own handmade lanterns and help illuminate the streets.

The celebrations will then include the Christmas lights switch-on in the Market Place, as Knaresborough officially welcomes the festive season.
Bright Friday is an opportunity for the local community to come together, enjoy the festive atmosphere, meet friends and support businesses in the town centre.
Organisers are encouraging everyone to bring the whole family along and be part of an evening celebrating the community spirit that makes Knaresborough such a special place.
Road closures will be in place in and around the Market Place from 12 noon on Friday 27 November, so visitors are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

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