Final preparations are underway for Shrewsbury’s Carols in the Square concert which returns to the town on Wednesday [Dec 14] evening.
The event, which is a hugely popular attraction in Shrewsbury’s festive calendar, kicks off 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 with Eric Smith from 6.05pm.
There will be music from Shrewsbury Brass Band and Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir who will lead the crowds with renditions of classic Christmas carols including Hark the Herald Angels, O Little Town of Bethlehem and Away in a Manger.
Song sheets will be available on the night and are also available to download from http://www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/
People all around the world will be able to watch the concert online thanks to Shrewsbury-based company, Microvideo, which will be streaming the event live via live.microvideo.uk.com
The concert will also be broadcast inside Shrewsbury Market Hall where all the action from the main stage will be relayed via large screens and speakers.
Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Ioan Jones said; “I am very excited for the annual Carols in the Square concert which is a fantastic way to mark the festive season the week before Christmas. The Town Council has been working extremely hard to put on this well-loved event and I am looking forward to seeing and hearing all the people in the Square. Bring your best singing voice, grab a song sheet and pop along for some festive cheer!”
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 5.30pm until 7.30pm.
The Square will be closed all day, from 8am until 7.30pm.
There will be free parking from 4pm at Abbey Foregate, St Julian’s Friars & Frankwell Main Long Stay Car Parks.
Shrewsbury Shopping Centres, as well as many of the town’s independent retailers, will be open until 8pm.
The Market Hall will be welcoming shoppers until 9pm with live music and complimentary mulled wine and mince pies.