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On Sunday 26 November, the Waterfront Christmas Celebrations will be taking place on The Barbican and Sutton Harbour.

Await the exciting arrival of Santa and his Elf who will be travelling by RNLI Lifeboat to The Barbican to join the Lord Mayor on The Parade for the official lights switch on at 4pm, shortly followed by the best dressed elf competition.

Get into the Christmas spirit with a spectacular stage programme, comprising of performances from local community groups, theatre groups and schools throughout the day.

Meet Santa's Reindeer, wander the array of community stalls and admire the beautifully decorated Christmas Tree as you celebrate Christmas down at Plymouth's stunning waterfront.

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Stage Programme - 26 November 2017

12pm to 12.25pm Plymouth Party Princesses

12.30pm to 12.55pm The Sound Council

1.30pm to 1.55pm Ocean City Sound

2pm to 2.25pm Starlines Theatre School

2.30pm to 2.55pm Plymouth Mayflower Chorus

3pm to 3.25pm Italia Conti

3.30pm to 3.55pm University of Plymouth Student Choir

4pm Santa arrives at Captain Jasper steps followed by Lord Mayors speech, City Laureate Thom Boulton, Young City Laureate Lola Beal, Lights Switch on and Best Dressed Elf Competition winner

4.30pm - 5pm Plym Kids