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Candlelit Dartmouth 2025 is happening on 28th and 29th November!

Highlights over the weekend include Father Christmas (arriving by fire engine!), carol singing around the Christmas tree, Christmas markets, entertainers and a spectacular procession with hundreds of beautiful, hand-made paper lanterns.

Here’s the schedule for 28th November:

10.00am-8.00pm Market in Royal Avenue Gardens (RAG).

4.45-5.45pm Carol singing at the Christmas Tree in RAG with the Dartmouth Shine quintet.

5.50pm Mayor arrives in RAG and the opening ceremony takes place with the switching on of the Christmas lights.

6.00pm Father Christmas arrives by Fire Engine and is led to the Grotto. Presents for the kids.

6.30-8.00pm Music from Mick and Lucy in RAG.

Throughout the day (roving) – Lez the Fez balloon modelling. Free balloons!

8.00pm Close.

Many shops will be open late this evening for Christmas shopping.