Estepona to switch on Christmas lights on 1 December

Estepona will switch on its Christmas lights on 1 December with an evening event in the Plaza del Ajedrez, the Ayuntamiento de Estepona (town hall) has announced. The ceremony starts at 19:00 and is aimed at families.

Key facts

• Date and time: 1 December, starting at 19:00.
• Place: Plaza del Ajedrez, Estepona.
• Music: performances by Estepona's pastorales groups.
• Treat: a merienda (afternoon snack) of chocolate and churros for those attending.
• Highlight: a flashmob featuring more than 30 live musicians.

What is planned

According to the town hall, the event will combine music, tradition and a large-scale show. The pastorales, groups that perform traditional Christmas songs, will fill the square with carols and traditional sounds.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy chocolate with churros, in an atmosphere the council describes as designed for sharing with family.

One of the main moments of the evening will be a flashmob led by more than 30 live musicians. The town hall says it is intended to surprise the audience and add a special touch to the celebration.

The start of the festive programme

The town hall says the switch-on will also mark the beginning of a wider Christmas programme in the town over the coming weeks. It will include activities for all audiences, with particular attention to children, through leisure, entertainment and family-oriented events.

What it means for residents and visitors

For those living in or visiting Estepona, the event is the first chance to see the festive lights come on and the opening of the town's Christmas season. Further details of the wider programme can be checked with the Ayuntamiento de Estepona, which published the announcement on its website.