Aldershot Christmas Cracker

The fun included over 35 craft, food and community stalls, a nativity farm and donkeys, Juggling Jake, Lego brick building, birds of prey, free children’s Christmas crafts, face painting, brass bands and a full line-up of live entertainment across two stages.

Children could also meet Father Christmas in his grotto and bounce around in the giant snow globe for free. Over 100 performers from local brass bands, choir and dance schools took to the stages to perform.

Around 14,000 people attend the event each year.

The event has been organised by Rushmoor Borough Council, with the help of Aldershot Community Together, a group of residents and volunteers who work with the council on projects for the town.

Christmas lights switch-on

The highlight of the event was the countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on, which took place in Princes Gardens from 5pm, including a short firework display!

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