Christmas in Redruth is 'not cancelled' as town council prepares for socially distanced festivities
This year's parade can't go ahead, but socially distanced markets and street performances will be.
“Christmas is not cancelled.” That is the message from Redruth town who are promising the community plenty of festive cheer as it plans to adapt this year's Christmas market.
Redruth usually plays host to crowds of revellers who come for the town’s Christmas procession, markets, entertainment and light switch on, but this year’s restrictions has put pay to the town’s traditional plans.
“For obvious reasons we can’t have the parade this year and sadly grottos are still dividing opinions. Instead we’re turning our focus on lots of small reasons to still choose Redruth as a place to visit this December.
“We’ve taken all the favourite elements of our events at Christmas and spaced them out throughout the month, giving people a reason to come back week on week.”
Lara McShee, Community Project Manager
The success of the towns monthly Saturday Market has meant that the stallholders will be back every week in December offering local Cornish produce, Christmas trees, crafts, gifts and festive foods.
The stalls can be found dotted throughout the historic market town which has recently received more than three million pounds in funding to improve and restore its high street.
Market Strand and Market Way will be decorated with fairy lights and will have a Christmas Tree at its centre. The venue will also welcome more stalls among its independent shops, that lead through to the Buttermarket.
The town is also still forging ahead with some of its traditions such as ‘merry and bright’ window displays – this year’s theme is ‘Lights’ and on Market Saturday’s wandering street performers and art installations have been planned (all adhering to social distancing guidelines).
“It’s more important than ever that we support our high street and traders.
"Our town is lucky to have a fantastic cinema, great eateries and stores who will all be providing gift vouchers and goods so why not pop in and support local.”
Lara McShee
The markets take place on November 28th, December 5th, 12th and 19th.
To keep up to date with all the latest plans follow the town’s Facebook page here.