Christmas On A Great Street, Orchard Road’s iconic festive light-up, officially returns to Singapore on November 9 to January 5, 2025. The 41st edition of the Christmas Festival is set to be much larger and merrier than previous years. Orchard Road Business Association said there will be a stunning 14-metre-tall outdoor Christmas tree, snowfall sessions, new festive attractions, and much more. Here’s what we know:
Christmas On A Great Street 2024
The 2024 Christmas On A Great Street features a dazzling display of lights along 3.1km of Orchard Road, as well as two magical Christmas Villages, instagrammable centrepieces like AR projections and the 14-metre-tall Christmas tree at Ngee Ann City Plaza, and a Christmas Eve Street Party on December 24 with live DJs, food trucks, and a countdown to Christmas.
There are two Christmas Villages this year. These are Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from November 10 until January 1. It will offer carnival rides like carousels, alongside live music over the weekends. Meanwhile, the Shaw House Urban Plaza Christmas Village runs from November 8 to January 5, 2025. It will feature similar carnival attractions, F&B stalls, and thrilling rides.
Other festive attractions
Additionally, there will be magical snowfall sessions around the Christmas tree at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza at 8pm and 9pm daily from November 10 to January 1, 2025. While those who love a good cocktail or beer can hop on a unique festive bar-hopping tour.
Interestingly, an immersive experience involving augmented reality projections that feature sparkles, snowflakes, and fireworks, will be projected onto the facade of Hilton Singapore Orchard from November 1 to January 1, 2025. Definitely, this will enhance the festive feeling in the neighbourhood.
Definitely, Christmas On A Great Street on Orchard Road promises an enchanting experience for both locals and tourists this Christmas season in Singapore. The lights will be turned on from 6.30pm to midnight every evening, except on Fridays and Saturdays, where they will stay alight until 2am. However, on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve the lights will glisten until late.
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