Ignite Fire Festival and Christmas Lights Switch On

Ignite Fire Festival will be transforming the square and gardens around Rochdale Town Hall including beautifully restored pathways and parkland on Broadfield Slopes with more dazzling displays and entertainment, bigger and better than ever before. A spectacular show delivering a magical trail of blazing fire and lights!

Fiery displays, blazing sculptures and illuminated installations created by artists and pyro technicians from multi-award winning international outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank will be open to walk through from 5pm to 8pm each evening, with the Christmas lights switch-on taking place on the Sunday.

Plus a Christmas Market and Ice Rink. (charge applies for ice rink)

On the Friday evening there will be a torchlight procession to launch the new Broadfield Slopes. 

Father Christmas and his special guests, including the Mayor of Rochdale will officially switch-on the lights at 5.30pm on Sunday 23 November in front of the town hall after the traditional countdown, whilst the Ignite Fire Festival continues until 8pm.

FREE ENTRY, no advance booking required.

A free immersive experience for all ages.

This event is sponsored by The Trade Centre UK, the region’s largest car supermarket. Supported by The Casey Group and BRSK Full Fast Fibre.

Friday 21 November, Saturday 22 November, Sunday 23 November, 5pm – 8pm each evening

www.rochdale.gov.uk/ignite

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