All that’s happening in Carmarthenshire to help kick start the feeling of Christmas?
Now that the nights are drawing in and it’s getting colder, our thought are turning to Christmas.
As usual there will be lots of events being held in Carmarthenshire as we head towards Christmas Day itself to get you into the feeling of Christmas.
Below are a few dates and times for your diary: .
LLANELLI CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
When and Where: Carnival will proceed at approximately 4pm to 9pm on Friday, November 22 The parade will begin at Festival Fields and head into the Town Centre.
9pm Fun fair closes
When and where : Sunday, November 17 at 9am to 11am. Llandeilo will host this year’s Santa Run for the first time and this will consist of a 5k run around the town.
Registration will be open from 9am, with the race starting at 10am.
Pembrey Christmas Fayre
When and Where : The Fayre will be held over 2 days on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December, at Pembrey Country Park.
There will also be Carols, Stalls and a visit from Father Christmas.
Carmarthen Christmas Market
When and Where: Daily between Saturday, November 23 and Saturday, December 21. St Catherine’s Walk, Carmarthen
This will be the seventh year for this Christmas market and will showcase a selection of local handmade crafts, arts, gifts and food.
Dinefwr Christmas fair
When and Where : From Friday, 22nd November to Sunday, 24th November at National Trust Dinefwr, Dynevor Avenue, Llandeilo.
The mansion and courtyard will be filled with treats, gifts and stalls to get you into the festive spirit.
There will be carol singers, choirs and brass bands on hand during the three-day event and Father Christmas will even be paying a visit and you can even enjoy a luxury hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine
St Clears Christmas Lights
When and where : Monday November 25th, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm in St Clears
There will be a visit from Father Christmas as the Christmas lights are switched on. There will also be a children’s treasure hunt, stalls, a choir and carols around the Christmas tree.
Reindeer Parade
When and Where On Saturday, December 7th from 12pm in Llanelli Town Centre
Father Christmas and his Reindeer will parade in the centre of Llanelli with the parade beginning from the Ffwrnes theatre and head towards the Spring Gardens, there you will be able to get closer to the reindeers.
There will also be live music and a demonstration of Ice Sculpting in Stepney Square following the parade.
Christmas Pantomime
When and where : Carmarthen from December 11th to 15th in and Llanelli from December 18th to 24th. In Carmarthen the performances will be at the Lyric Theatre, in Llanelli the shows will be at Ffwrnes.
This year’s pantomime will be Cinderella and it promises laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery and a magnificent cast.
Carmarthen Winter Wonderland
When and Where : November 22th to January 5th at Carmarthen Park, SA31 3AX
Carmarthen Winter Wonderland, the only one of its kind west of Swansea, will happen once again and will include ice skating, funfair rides, hot food and a Christmas market can all be expected.
There will also be new attractions this year including a giant sky swing and an ice bar.
Carmarthen Christmas lights
When and Where: Guildhall Square, Carmarthen 6pm on Friday, November 22
The Christmas lights will be switched coinciding with the opening of Winter Wonderland this year. There will be lots of festive entertainment as Father Christmas on his sleigh arrived to see the lights switched on.
Ammanford Christmas lights
When and Where: Ammanford Town Centre, 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, November 30
Ammanford streets will be ready for the annual Christmas lights switch on in the town centre.
St Catherine’s Walk Christmas lights
When and Where: St Catherine’s Walk, Carmarthen, Saturday, November 23 at 2pm to 6pm
Christmas lights will be switched on at St Catherine’s Walk too and there will be lots of family entertainment throughout the day prior to the being lights are switched on at 5.30pm.
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