Carlisle Council Set To Cancel Popular Winter Events (Covid-19)

This November’s Fireshow and Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On events are set to be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

A decision has been taken (subject to the decision not being called-in), to cancel both events as they attract thousands of spectators from across the region and the safety of the spectators cannot be guaranteed. Social distancing within both venues would not be possible.

A Spokesperson for Carlisle City Council stated “The Fireshow, which was to be held in Bitts Park on Saturday 7 November, was expected to attract more than 35,000 people from across the region. The family event takes more than six months to organise and involves partners from a range of agencies including the emergency services.

The Christmas Lights Switch-On is usually held in the city centre and this year, was scheduled to take place on Sunday 15 November. The city centre will continue to have lights installed but with no open-air event. The event was also expected to attract thousands of spectators.”

For more information, visit https://www.carlisle.gov.uk/news-and-events/coronavirus-20