Details have been revealed of the free ticketing process for the switching on of Glasgow's Christmas lights on November 17. The event attracts hundreds of people every year, and in 2024 will once again be hosted by Clyde 1 presenters George Bowie and Cassi Gillespie. The lights will be illuminated on Sunday November 17, with the event running from 5pm to 7pm.
The event will be brought to a crescendo as the lights burst on, illuminating the Square, while the City Chambers are bathed in a repeating 30 minute, state-of-the-art, lighting and projection show. People can apply for tickets to the free Christmas lights switch-on from Wednesday 2 October until Sunday 6 October on the Glasgow Life website. All details will be shared on the People Make Glasgow Facebook, Instagram, and X social media channels.
Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, said: “The nights may be getting darker, but they provide a stunning backdrop for Glasgow’s spectacular Christmas Lights. "Our switching on ceremony is a firm favourite in our cultural calendar, marking the countdown to Christmas. Fairy lights and a beautiful projection show will illuminate the City Chambers every night from 17 November.
Welcoming everyone into the heart of the city this festive season.” George Bowie said: “We have been involved with Glasgow’s Christmas lights switch on in George Square for many years and we still absolutely love it. It’s by far, one of my festive highlights.
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