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Grand Opening of Christmas on Saturday 29th November

The Grand Opening of Christmas makes the whole city centre shimmer! On the traditional Grand Opening of Christmas the Christmas lights are turned on in the Christmas tree in front of the Cathedral and all over the city centre.

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