A “mini galactic experience” is coming to a city centre. A range of space-themed illuminations will be on display in Chichester from this weekend. A local band, The Martians, will also be performing on the streets on selected nights during the installation is on.
The illuminations, featuring images supplied by the South Downs Planetarium, will be visible from 4.30pm each day, Saturday, October 19, until Sunday, November 3. An immersive art installation of Mars by artist Luke Jerram will also be available for viewing in Chichester Cathedral from October 19 until November 10.
READ MORE: Packed programme of events for Charleston include writers, actors and musicians Councillor Harsha Desai, cabinet member for economic development, communications, licensing and events at Chichester District Council, said: “We thought these illuminations would be a really fun way to complement the art installation at the cathedral, and to help encourage people who will be coming into Chichester to see it to also venture further afield and enjoy the wonderful eateries and other businesses that our fantastic city has to offer as they stroll through the city centre. “We are always trying to think of creative ways to help support our local businesses and to help bring footfall to the city. “Our evening and night-time economy is important and so we are really pleased to be able to work with the cathedral to support their fantastic event and bring people out to explore the city further.
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