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Join us for the Caerphilly Christmas Lights Switch-On in Caerphilly town centre on Friday 21st November!
This magical event is host to the River of Light Lantern Parade that starts at 6pm and concludes with a Fireworks Display at 6:45pm! Be sure to also attend one of the River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops and make your own lantern to light up the town! (Please note: attending the workshops is not a requirement to take part in the parade.)
Entertainment Programme
Some of the entertainment and activities you’ll find at the Caerphilly Mini Festive Fair:
- Santa and his sleigh
- Live music
- Caerphilly Artisan Market
- Crafty Legs’ Craft Fair & Market
- River of Light Lantern Parade
- Caerphilly Town Council’s annual Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Fireworks display
Click here to see the full entertainment programme!
Stall List
| Company Name | Products to be sold |
| Abbotts Events Limited | Toasties and cold drinks |
| Aga Farm Heritage Breeds | Burgers |
| Bests Jamaican Cuisine | Curry Goat, Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Topping Pizza, Dumplings, Jamaican Soup, Fries, Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks |
| Cole Amusements – German Sausage | Coal Fired Swinging BBQ German Sausages |
| Crazy Joe’s Pizza Truck | Woodfired Pizza, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Sides & Soft Drinks |
| Dinky Donuts Bridgend | Fresh Dinky Donuts, hot and cold drinks, Snow cones |
| J Hills Amusements | Toasted marshmallows on sticks |
| The Mulled Wine and Chestnut Co. | Hot roasted chestnuts mulled wine and cider |
River of Light Lantern Parade Map / Parking & Travel Info
The River of Light Lantern Parade will start at St Martin’s Church, before travelling down Cardiff Road and Castle Street, turning at the cenotaph onto Market Street and back up to the Twyn car park.
Parking
Public parking, including disabled bays, is available at the following locations:
- Station Terrace car park, CF83 1JU (pay-and-display)
- Caerphilly Park-and-Ride, CF83 1JU (free)
- Crescent Road car park, CF83 1AB (pay-and-display)
- Morrisons / Castle Court Shopping Centre, CF83 1XP (free, maximum stay 3 hours)
Check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.
Bike Racks
There are several bike racks located within Caerphilly town centre.
Bike racks can be found at Caerphilly train station, throughout Cardiff Road, around the Twyn and outside Morrisons.
Public Transport
Caerphilly Transport Interchange is located nearby the event site, with trains to and from Bargoed and Cardiff every 15 minutes and trains to and from Rhymney every hour. Caerphilly bus station also provides direct links to Cardiff and other routes throughout the borough. Please go to https://tfw.wales and https://www.traveline.cymru/ for more information on train and bus timetables.
Important Notice for Residents & Retailers – Caerphilly Council Winter Events 2025
