LANGPORT will come alive for Christmas with a special event on December 6.

Planning is well underway for the town’s Christmas Market and Fireworks, with organisers promising “a day full of festive fun”.

Running from 10am to 6pm, Cocklemoor Island will be transformed for the Langport Christmas Market, featuring “a fantastic mix of stalls packed with local food and drink, seasonal treats, mulled cider, handcrafted gifts and festive goodies galore”.

“There’ll be live entertainment, face painting and loads of family-friendly fun to keep everyone smiling,” a spokesperson said.

“Adding extra sparkle to the day, will be performances from local schools, the fabulous GingerFred Dance Studio and joyful Christmas carols sung by the Langport Community Choir, the perfect soundtrack to the season.”

At 4.30pm, a quiet fireworks display – autism-friendly and kinder to wildlife and pets – will take place.

Locals are encouraged to walk into town, as the main entrance to Cocklemoor will be closed for the event.

“And if you can, please bring a few coins or the crinkly stuff, as there’ll be collection buckets to help support more wonderful community events in the future,” the spokesperson added.

“Entry is free, and everyone is welcome, so wrap up warm, get your festive spirit on and come make some merry memories in Langport.”

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