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Kicking off the festive season with Cape Town’s Festive Lights Switch-On event
This year, the city of Cape Town is celebrating 50 years of its Festive Lights Switch-On – which officially marks the start of the festive season in the mother city.
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The City of Cape Town’s upcoming Festive Lights Switch-On will celebrate 50 years of ‘switching on the lights’ in 2019.
The signature event will take place on Sunday, 1 December 2019 on the Grand Parade and will officially kick off the festive season for many.
Festive Lights Switch-On 2019
The eagerly awaited, free open-air Festive Lights Switch-On event is set to usher in summer and the beginning of the festive season with a star-studded line-up including performances by Sho Madjozi, Ndlovu Youth Choir, YoungstaCPT and more.
According to IOL, Executive Mayor Dan Plato said that the festival is something all of Cape Town looks forward to as it signals the start of the festive season.
“This year’s theme focuses on diversity, which is what Cape Town reflects and different communities across the city are expected to be part of this celebration of togetherness and sharing. We look forward to a wonderful evening of music and welcoming the spirit of the season,” he said futher.
The event reportedly appeals to locals and visitors alike. The entertainment spans all genres and age groups, making this event the ideal place for the entire family to spend quality time together, meet new friends, and sing and dance along to some of the best live entertainment South Africa has to offer.
“Aside from the acts on stage, the show stopping moments are when the festive lights are switched on, and the fantastic – now legendary – video mapping display is shown. These will leave the crowds watching in wonder as Cape Town opens its window to the world.”
Line-up
Visitors can expect performances from:
- Sho Madjozi
- Ndlovu Youth Choir
- YoungstaCPT
- Early B
- Andries Vermeulen
- Theo Watt
- The Unknown Dance Crew
- Chad Chitter aka DJ Skouers
Details:
- Venue: Grand Parade, Cape Town
- Time: 16:00
- Cost: Free
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