Bristol buildings to light up like advent calendar in run up to Christmas
A new building will be lit up with Christmas lyrics every day until Christmas Eve
Every night until Christmas a different building in Bristol is being lit up like the window of an advent calendar.
The lyrics of popular Christmas songs are being projected on a new building every day till Christmas Eve.
The project is part of the #BristolTogether collaboration which brought thousands of people to the socially distanced “Hearts in Parks” this summer. For this initiative over 100 businesses have come together.
Keith Rundle, Operations Director of Bristol City Centre BID explains: "As we enter the festive period, we want to bring some wonder and creativity to our city in December," he said.
"Many of the city's businesses have come together to make it happen, providing their buildings, power supplies, lighting, and time to create a trail for us all to enjoy and explore safely.
"Lighting and production company SLX has kindly supplied all the kit and we are really pleased to be able to provide opportunities for lighting technicians who have lost work in theatres and productions this year.
“As the shops reopen tomorrow, we’re encouraging people to support the city centre’s retailers, while remembering to be respectful and protective of each other and those working in their stores."
The project is designed to be enjoyed while Bristol remains in Tier Three, with photos of each new building shared on social media every day.
The locations of each building will not be shared in advance to avoid crowds forming to see the switch on.
Expect some of your favourite Christmas phrases with Visit Bristol and the city’s media inviting suggestions for later in the advent project.
Locations have been selected across the city centre from Park Street to Cabot Circus, taking in City Hall to Broadmead, featuring some of Bristol’s most iconic buildings.
St George's Bristol was the first building to be illuminated on Tuesday (01/12).