Look! Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On draws thousands to CBD
Thousands of revellers descended on Cape Town’s CBD last night as the Festive Lights Switch-On saw the city’s holiday season get underway in earnest. Also read: Cape Town’s Festive Light Switch-on returns after two year hiatus Taking place on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street, Cape Town’s largest open-air, free entertainment event turned Cape Town into a hive of activity... Read more → The post Look! Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On draws thousands to CBD appeared first on CapeTown ETC.
Thousands of revellers descended on Cape Town’s CBD last night as the Festive Lights Switch-On saw the city’s holiday season get underway in earnest.
Also read: Cape Town’s Festive Light Switch-on returns after two year hiatus
Taking place on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street, Cape Town’s largest open-air, free entertainment event turned Cape Town into a hive of activity and saw the city put its best foot forward.
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The theme for this year’s extravaganza celebrated Capetonians’ resilience and how, as a united force, challenges can be overcome.
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Back in its original format after the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, this annual event didn’t disappoint as it highlighted what the city has to offer and delighted families from all over the Cape metropolis.
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At this year’s Festive Lights, there were also campaigns to raise awareness about the spring cleaning and clean energy missions, which are important parts of how people can live smartly all year long.
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An audience of just shy of 80,000 danced and sang along to some of Cape Town’s most popular performers, including Emo Adams and Will Linely, among many others, before Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially flipped the switch.
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The streets (and the Grand Parade) were jamming as chart favourites and crowd pleasers Mi Casa, known for their infectious blend of jazz, dance music, and R&B, as well as African and Brazilian traditions, lit up the stage following the switch-on.
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The evening wrapped up with a spectacularly choreographed video mapping light display across City Hall.
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Cape Town Etc’s award-winning photographer, Monique de Beer, captured the magic.
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