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.
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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.
The theme for this year’s extravaganza celebrated Capetonians’ resilience and how, as a united force, challenges can be overcome.
The Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-on saw nearly 80 000 revelers take to Adderley Street and the Grand Parade pic.twitter.com/uNmlXTHOp9
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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.
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.
An audience of just shy of 80,000 danced and sang along to some of Cape Town’s most popular performers,…
