With everyone on a countdown to the big day, Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert returns this week.
The ever popular festive event will take place on Wednesday [DEC 18] from 5.30pm with music for all the family.
Shrewsbury Town Council is managing the concert, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Shropshire hosted by Eric Smith from 6.05pm.
Music will be provided by Shrewsbury Brass Band with members of Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir leading the crowds with renditions of classic Christmas carols including Once in Royal David’s City, The First Noel and Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
The concert will also be available to watch on-line thanks to Shrewsbury-based company, Microvideo, with live-streaming via https://carolsinthesquare.com/
In case people can’t make it to the Square, the concert will also be broadcast inside Shrewsbury Market Hall.
Helen Ball, town clerk for Shrewsbury Town Council, said: “This is always one of our favourite events and brings something special to Shrewsbury in the run up to Christmas.
“It’s become a festive tradition in the town and it’s good to see so many people coming back each year to take part. We’ll also have song sheets available in the Square, so we’re looking forward to hearing everyone taking part for the festive season.
“Special thanks must go to our sponsors, Veolia, for their continued support in helping us to stage this popular festive event and also to Microvideo for live streaming the concert for those unable to attend.
To allow the Carols in the Square event to be held safely, there will be road closures in place on High Street, Wyle Cop (NW direction) & Princess Street, which will be closed from 4.30pm until around 7.30pm.
The Square will be closed all day, from 8am until around 7.30pm.
There will be free parking from 3pm at Abbey Foregate and Frankwell car parks.
Shrewsbury Shopping Centres, as well as many of the town’s independent retailers, will be open until 8pm. The Market Hall will also remain open until 9pm with the live music relay from the Square and complimentary mulled wine and mince pies, subject to proof of a purchase from stallholders, whilst stocks last.
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