The build up to Christmas continues with a bang in Ramsey tomorrow (Friday) with a series of events taking place in the town.
Participants in the lantern parade will congregate in the car park of Ramsey Town Hall from 4.45pm.
They will depart at 5.15pm via West Street and Parliament Street until it reaches Ramsey Courthouse.
Once the parade reaches the Courthouse, carol singing for the whole community will be led by Ramsey Methodist Church Community Choir.
Many shops, businesses, cafes and restaurants will be open until 8pm – and organisers say this offers a great opportunity to do a spot of Christmas shopping and take advantage of the free parking that Ramsey offers.
Father Christmas will also be in attendance, in his grotto in Ramsey Warehouse.
The evening will culminate in a fireworks display at 8.30pm – the best place to view these will be from Queens Promenade.
The fireworks are those which had originally been planned for Ramsey Rocks but which had to be cancelled because of poor weather.
Steven Bevan from Ramsey Town Commissioners and Ramsey Chamber of Commerce said: ‘Following the success of our Christmas Light Switch On and Santa Trail which attracted hundreds of visitors we look forward to welcoming people to Ramsey on Friday afternoon and evening.
‘Ramsey has a strong independent retail community and benefits from ample free parking.
‘The timing of the events will allow parents with children attending the Bunscoill Rhumsaa disco to take part in all activities and come back into town during the disco!’
Further information and any updates can be obtained from facebook.com/whatsonramsey