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Crowds in Worcester for Christmas Lights switch-on 2017

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  • Crowds are in Worcester for the Christmas lights switch-on.
  • The lights will be turned on by Pudsey bear at 6pm along with mayor of Worcester, Cllr Steve Mackay and Worcester’s Carnival Queen and Princess.
  • Hosted by BBC Hereford and Worcester's Elliott Webb and Malcolm Boyden, the event begins at 4pm with performances by Josh Hopkins, Tazmin Barnes, Chloe Elliot, Kim and Mike Skillbeck.
  • Worcester Concert Brass and Worcester Male Voice Choir will perform after the switch on.
  • The evening also marks the start of late-night shopping and the beginning of Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre.

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