A Very Festive Saturday Afternoon in Colchester

Colchester Town Hall

17th November 2012 saw Colchester really get into the Christmas spirit as Williams & Griffin unveiled their Christmas window display and the Town's Christmas Lights were switched on in the High Street, Culver Square and Lion Walk Shopping Centre.





Williams & Griffin's Window Display

 

The festivities kicked off with Santa arriving at Williams & Griffin at 12 noon, accompanied by lots of snow! Then followed the big reveil of Willie Gee's infamous window display, featuring Santa, at his toy workshop with his reindeer, toys, presents and various cute rabbit helpers. 

Christmas Tree In Culver Square

An afternoon of entertainment was laid on in Lion Walk Shopping Centre where characters from the big screen including Ghostbusters, Batman and The Joker mingled with shoppers whilst live music was performed on the stage. There was definately a buzz of festive excitement in the air and town seemed to be particularly busy with Christmas Shoppers.  

 

Stand Tall Giraffe on the Town Hall Balcony

The finale of the afternoon was the turning on of the Christmas Lights, fistly in Lion Walk Shopping Centre followed by the High Street and Culver Square 15 minutes later. The crowds gathered to see the display including the Stand Tall Giraffe on the balcony of the Town Hall to mark the 50th Anniversary of Colchester Zoo. The lights were turned on from the town Hall balcony by schoolgirl Holly Rundle.

 

 

For information on Christmas events, party venues and where to see Father Christmas, check out our guide to Christmas in Colchester