CHILDREN dressed as kings and angels will help Santa Claus bring a bit of festive cheer to Shildon on Friday.
Father Christmas will lead the fancy dress procession from Netto car park at 4.30pm on Friday (dec 5) to the town square for the official switching on of the lights.
Anyone who wants to take part is asked to assemble at the car park at 4.15pm.
After the parade Santa will meet children at Shildon Civic Hall where there will be free family entertainment including a children’s disco, magic and puppetry from Animupps, face painting and fairground rides.
A spokesperson said: "The event has been well supported over the years and we hope to see children and families attending and enjoying a fun evening, all monies raised will go to the Butterwick Hospice."
There will also be a Christmas craft fair at the civic, 2pm to 7pm in aid of the hospice and refreshments will be available.
On Friday morning three and four year-olds can enjoy a fairy queen story session at the Sid Chaplin branch library , 10.30am to 11.30am.
Free tickets available at the library.
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