Celebration of Lights (BlackburnNews.com photo)

Celebration of Lights (BlackburnNews.com photo)

Celebration Of Lights Starts Tonight

By Melanie Irwin

November 21, 2014 - 4:00pm

It's a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner.

The 30th annual Celebration of Lights displays will be turned on at 7:30 tonight (Friday).

Spokesperson Cathie Blake says free entertainment begins at the Dow People Place in Centennial Park at 6pm.

There will be free cake and hot drinks available.

Fireworks start at 7:45pm, followed by free horse drawn trolly rides.

Blake says entertainment will be provided by the New Horizons Community Church Band.

Front St. from London Rd. to Exmouth St. will be closed today from 5:30pm to 9pm for the Celebration of Lights Opening Ceremonies.

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