Fox Valley Stocksbridge: Rain hits plans for popular Christmas lights switch-on in well known shopping centre
Forecasts of heavy rain have hit plans to switch on the Christmas lights at Fox Valley shopping centre, in Stocksbridge, tonight.
Organisers at the event, which brings out big crowds every year, have taken the decision to postpone the event with Storm Claudia expected to bring heavy rain to Sheffield throughout the day.
They are now planning to run the event early on Sunday evening, instead.
Fox Valley bosses said in a statement last night: “Due to the weather warning in place for Storm Claudia, we have regretfully cancelled the original Christmas Lights event which was planned for tomorrow (Friday) evening, to ensure the safety of our community, traders, and performers.
“The event has been rescheduled to this Sunday, 16th November, from 2–6pm with the switch on at 4.30pm.
“Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to celebrating safely with you all this Sunday!”
There will be more than 30 market stalls, as well as children’s fairground rides, face painting, and festive entertainment, as well as late-night shopping across many of Fox Valley’s stores.
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When will Fox Valley Christmas lights be switched on?
The full timetable on Sunday will be:
2pm: Event opens: Stalls, food & festive fun
3:00pm and 3:30pm: Live performances
4:30pm: Official Lights Switch-On with the Bloor Young Community Champion
4:30pm onwards: Sparks drummers
6:00pm: Event closes