Edinburgh's St James Quarter is getting in the Christmas spirit with a special light switch on.
Forty glowing star sculptures will light up the galleria with gold sparkle at the celebration, and St. James Quarter’s retailers will reveal their festive Christmas window displays to match. As shoppers admire the lights and glitzy surroundings, the Edinburgh Rock Choir Edinburgh Rock Choir will take to the stage with festive songs.
The light switch on kicks off at 6pm on Thursday November 10, anyone is welcome to attend this festive occasion free of charge. You can bring yourself, friends, family, or partner along. And there will be lots to do and see–from sculptures and lights to singing, shopping, and prizes.
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This year, representatives from charity partners Cash 4 Kids and Deaf Action have the honour of pushing the big red button to light up The Quarter for Christmas.
What’s more, there’s an opportunity to both win prizes and support children in need through the celebration. St. James Quarter has donated over £6,000 worth of prizes–including a £500 gift voucher, a 12-month Sky Q TV subscription, dinner for four at Maki Ramen, and a year’s membership at Everyman–to the Forth One Boogie in the Morning Supervan campaign this season.
This campaign raises vital funds to support children who are disadvantaged by poverty, the rise in living costs, and trauma. If you want to enter, make sure to tune into Breakfast Show Boogie in the Morning and text VAN to 94901 on Thursday December 11 between 06:00-10:00. Texting will require you to donate £5 to Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids, which means you’ll have a hand in supporting children who are disadvantaged in the community.
Nick Peel, Managing Director at St James Quarter, said: “There is no better way to mark the beginning of the festive season than joining our charity partners to switch on the shimmering stars throughout the Galleria.
“This year we are also joined by Boogie and Arlene who will no doubt be singing along to the Edinburgh Rock Choir. As the past few years have shown, this time of year is about bringing people together and enjoying the Christmas spirit. We look forward to welcoming our guests and filling St James Quarter with festive joy”.
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