"This year Santa will arrive to officially commence the festivities on Friday, November 21, at 5.30pm, with the switching on of more than 100,000 Christmas lights across the city streets. The first Winterval Illuminates, a spectacular light show, will then commence in a new ancient location, at the Irish Silver Museum on Cathedral Square, followed by a new, show-stopping, free drone show on Saturday, November 22."
"Families can glide across Waterford On Ice, explore the Winterval Christmas Markets with seasonal treats and crafts, or marvel at the thrilling Winterval Circus. The Glow Fairylight Garden and the new MAXI Express Train promise magical journeys, while Santa's Magical Sleigh Ride in virtual reality brings a touch of Christmas wonder like never before."
"Children of all ages can meet Santa in his grotto, enjoy the Snowball PlayFun area, make gingerbread in interactive workshops, and be enchanted by the classic pantomime shows, Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella. The new Santa's Giant Disco Postbox lets little ones send their Christmas wishes in style, while the Snowball Stage, Churchyard Sessions, and Christchurch Live concerts feature festive performances with Frances Black, Pa Sheehey, and Susan O'Neill."
Winterval runs for six weeks offering 54 events across the city, including 22 new experiences designed to create a magical festive atmosphere. Santa arrives Friday, November 21 at 5.30pm to switch on over 100,000 Christmas lights. The Winterval Illuminates light show debuts at the Irish Silver Museum on Cathedral Square, followed by a free drone show on November 22. Families can skate at Waterford On Ice, browse Christmas markets, visit the Winterval Circus, explore the Glow Fairylight Garden, ride the MAXI Express Train, and experience Santa's Magical Sleigh Ride in virtual reality. Activities include grotto visits, Snowball PlayFun, gingerbread workshops, pantomimes, concerts, storytelling, films, karaoke, workshops, and a Choral Trail featuring Brahms and massed choirs.
Read at Irish Independent
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