KENDAL'S Christmas lights switch on will take place tomorrow (Thursday, November 21) and will coincide with the opening parade for Kendal Mountain Festival.

The festival, which takes place between November 21 – November 24, is expected to bring over 25,000 adventure-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts to town.

People are asked to gather under the arch at Abbot Hall Park from 5:45pm and the parade behind Drum Nation and stilt walkers will commence from 6pm.

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When the parade arrives around 6.30pm at Market Place, the Christmas Lights Switch on Countdown Stage will then be open.

Here, people can enjoy, Kendal Mountain Films and Christmas Carols before the Switch on countdown.

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At Finkle Street, attendees can meet Santa, enjoy a free ride on the tea cups and have creative fun with Ragtag.

Food and drink stalls will also be open from 6pm until 8pm.

Organisers have advised members of the public to access Finkle Street for refreshments due to Market Place having no stalls this year to ensure everyone who joins the parade can enter.