A SORT OF A FESTIVE CELEBRATION - BUT NOT QUITE WHAT WE WOULD HAVE PREFERRED

                                                                       

A TRADITIONAL highlight of Grimsby's festive calendar will be going ahead - but not as we know it.

Because of the pandemic restrictions, this year's Christmas lights switch-on event will be going virtual.

Says a North East Lincolnshire Council spokesperson: "Although the switch-on will not be the event expected, people will  be able to watch from the comfort of their own home.

"They will be  switched on ‘virtually’ with a video being aired on DiscoverNEL’s Facebook page at 7pm on Tuesday 1 December."

She continues: "The video will highlight some of those who have supported our community since the first lockdown began in March."

Cllr Callum Procter, portfolio holder for tourism, heritage and culture, chips in: “It is with sadness that the traditional Grimsby Christmas lights switch-on had to be cancelled this year, but the good news is that people can still enjoy the turning on of the lights with our virtual switch-on.

“From December, Grimsby town centre will shine bright as the festivities officially begin."