One of a town's most anticipated events is bringing Christmas cheer back for another year.

Dereham's Christmas lights switch-on event will see the town dazzle on Sunday.

The day's schedule will begin at 1pm with fair rides and food stalls on offer including Harris's Hog Roast, Mari's Bakes and Field Coffee among others. 

Flashback to 2021's event in Dereham's town centreFlashback to 2021's event in Dereham's town centre (Image: Archant) From 2pm, there will be performances on a stage in the Market Place from Keely Rayner, Galaxy Twirlers and Busybodies Stage School. 

Santa's grotto will also be in the Assembly Rooms at Ruthen Place from 1.30pm.

Busybodies has performed at previous events as wellBusybodies has performed at previous events as well (Image: Dereham Town Council)

The lights will then be switched on at 4.30pm by Dereham Community Litter Pickers.

People are also being advised to plan their journeys ahead of the day due to road closures in the town centre.

The Market Place and Church Street will be closed to traffic between 8am and 8pm.  

The event will take place on November 24The event will take place on November 24 (Image: Dereham Town Council) Access will be for emergency services and event business only.

Busses will therefore be stopping on Cowper Road outside the Bupa dentist.

Contact Dereham Town Council on 01362 963821 for more information.