ARCHIVED - Eagerly-awaited switch-on of Christmas lights in Murcia city will take place on December 2
The big turn-on in the Region of Murcia capital will be accompanied by a spectacular 100-strong drone show
Murcia city has put together a spectacular programme to accompany the eagerly-anticipated turn on of the Christmas lights next week.
For the second year running, there will be no Christmas tree in La Redonda, but there will be a spectacular drone show prior to the switch-on on Friday December 2 during which 100 drones will 'dance' in a unique show in the Chinese Garden.
Afterwards, a giant musical float carrying acrobats will make its way along Avenida Teniente Flomesta to Plaza Martínez Tornel where there will be performances by three musical groups leading to the big 'turn-on' of the lights and an 18-metre high 'Orient star' in Town Hall Square.
"The council is working on what will be the best Christmas lighting show in the history of the municipality. The drone show will be visible from different points and the rooftops of the buildings will become a meeting point for residents to come up and enjoy the show together," said a municipal spokesperson.
A total of 1,223 decorative elements (arches, signs, cones, stars and motifs) along with 2,908 metres of LED lights in garlands will be lit up across Murcia.
Some 581 decorative elements will be installed in Murcia city and 642 in the districts.
Murcia citizens and visitors will be able to enjoy 372 arches, 174 stars and motifs on lampposts, 6 photocalls, 4 cones and 25 special elements, as well as 680 metres of LED lights in garlands. As for the installations in the districts, visitors will be able to enjoy 567 arches, 65 stars and motifs on lampposts, 10 spotlights and 2,228 metres of lights in garlands.
Image: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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