BURNHAM-on-Sea Christmas Lights switch on is happening today.

The lights will be switched on at 6pm by ITV weatherman Bob Crampton at the Victoria Hotel.

Victoria Street from Regent Street to Vicarage Street and a small section of Princess Street will be closed to all traffic from Midday until 7pm today.

The event, organised by the Chamber of Commerce will be jam packed with performances on stage from Lisa Jane School of Dance at 3.05pm, the Mudlarks at 3.30pm and St Andrews School Choir at 3.55pm.

Father Christmas makes an early visit at 4.20pm before performances continue from Brent Knoll school choir at 4.40pm, Coastline Singers at 5.05pm followed by St Joseph's school choir at 5.30pm

The lights will be switched on at 6pm, by ITV West weatherman Bob Crampton with the Mayor & Mayoress. This will be followed by a final performance from Burnham on Song at 6.05pm.

As well as restaurants, pubs and the Ritz Cinema open as usual, a number of Town Centre shops and cafes will be staying open late so shoppers can pick up some early presents.

There will be refreshments, stalls, emergency services and fun fair attractions including the Toyset Carousel and Crazy Castle throughout the whole afternoon. 

To get shoppers in the Christmas mood, between 11am and 3pm in the High Street there will be entertainment from a busking hip-hop Santa Claus, King Alfred’s Concert Band and visits from Festive Foxey, Mr Fox and a walkabout juggling elf.