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Manchester's festive celebrations will get underway tomorrow, Thursday 10 November, as chart-topping stars Tinchy Stryder and Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts hit the button on the city centre's Christmas lights.
Thousands are expected to turn out to join the Albert Square party, with performances from both headline acts being backed up by appearances from the casts of the Dirty Dancing stage show and Cinderella, as well as a Christmas choir.
Councillor Pat Karney, city centre spokesperson, said: "Manchester's Christmas Light switch-on has become the official start of Christmas in the North West and year on year has delivered an unforgettable party packed with an incredible line-up of performers.
"It's fantastic to welcome both Nicola Roberts and Tinchy Stryder to Manchester. They are both world-renowned, chart-topping stars and to have them performing will make for the best start imaginable for our festive Season."
There will be a special performance by cast members from Dirty Dancing, which is coming to the Palace Theatre this festive season, and an appearance by Suzanne Shaw, who is starring as Cinderella in the Opera House's Christmas pantomime Cinderella. And for those who love the atmosphere of a Dicken's Christmas, a special message will also be sent from the cast of Scrooge playing at The Lowry.
Dance fans will be wowed by dance crew SOAR I.N.K. whose hip-hop inspired moves made a huge impact at this year's Printworks Street Dance Competition. The stunning voices of the Manchester Show Choir will complete the line-up with an assortment of Christmas and popular songs.
The evening will reach its climax with the Christmas lights turning on to a sky filled with fireworks.
This free event kicks off at 6.30pm, with no tickets required.
