The Christmas lights in Bitterne Precinct will be turned on from 4.15pm on Saturday (Nov 25).
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This from the council's Discover Southampton website:
"From 4.15pm listen to the festive sounds of the local quintet Brass Force.
"At 4.30pm join in the big countdown with The Sheriff of Southampton Councillor Stephen Barnes-Andrews and Southampton's nominated Local Hero Greg Gilbert to switch-on the lights at 4.30pm.
"Then stay to sing a few popular carols accompanied by Brass Force and singers from the churches of Bitterne."