Day 2 of Advent…

The Christmas Extravaganza was on all day. The event got into full swing at midday when the Oxford Caledonian Pipe Band led the parade.
People came out of their shops to watch. This is Sue Ryder.

Following the pipe band were: The cast of Aladdin, Strawberry Fayre Majorettes, Kingfisher School, Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers, Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council

Next came the ever changing Town Crier, and last but not least … Father Christmas in his sleigh.

All the way along Bath Street was a large street market with craft and charity stalls including the one for Helen & Douglas House.

There were also lots of things happening on the Market Place. Father Christmas was there throughout the day.

There were also performers on the Market Place and in St Nic’s Church.

As the time for switching on the lights came near Back 2 Back performed at 16:00. If you heard their last song then go to their facebook page  and like them, and say what was their last song. They are going to draw a name from a hat and perform for free at the winner’s next party.

Following on from the success of S Club 3 last year, this year we saw The Honeyz.

The weather was a bit against us this year. Not the snow which was fake, but the rain.

The evening culminated in the turning on of the lights,

and the brilliant fireworks (by Illusion Fireworks). This picture is taken from a 5 minute video you can view on youtube.

The event was organised by Abingdon on Thames Chamber of Commerce, in particular Paul Townsend; and sponsored by Abingdon & Witney College, Mays Properties, Wenn Townsend, Smeg, and The Crown and Thistle.