GET into the festive spirit this Saturday, December 7, with the switch on of the Christmas lights in Milford Haven.

From 3pm onwards there will be free children’s rides outside the town hall and free glow sticks will be handed out by St Katherine’s Stratford Players.

The Lantern parade will begin at 4pm from the Memorial garden and the parade will then depart from the police station at 4:35pm. The Milford Haven Ladies Circle will be helping out at the parade.

Milford Haven Town Band and the cast of the Torch Theatre’s Aladdin will also be joining the parade.

Entertainment will also be provided by the Neyland Ladies Choir.

The big switch on will take place at 5pm and you can join in with the countdown to see Santa turn on the lights.

Children will then have the opportunity to meet Santa in the town hall and at the same time members of Milford Haven Round Table will be giving out sweets.