Weymouth Christmas Lights switch on goes virtual
Tune in this afternoon!
Weymouth's Christmas lights will be officially switched on this afternoon (2 December) with a virtual event on the town council's Facebook Page.
It's been set to coincide with welcoming shoppers back into town.
The virtual switch on will feature special guests from Dorset County Hospital.
Tune in to Weymouth Town Council's Facebook page where you'll be able to watch the event from 4pm.
Graham Winter, Mayor of Weymouth Town Council, said:
"December is going to be different this year, but that doesn't mean we can't get in the festive spirit safely. We'd like to say a big thank you to our special guests from Dorset County Hospital for their exceptionally hard work this year and everything they do for our community."
While the current national restrictions for England will end today Dorset is entering the high alert of Tier 2.
The new rules mean that public attendance at events must be limited.
Weymouth Town Council say that running the event virtually will mean residents can enjoy the switch on wherever they are with no limits on the number of people who can watch it.