DJ's, live music, Frozen’s Anna and Elsa, Santa plus lots of free entertainment as Portadown goes all out on Christmas Festivities

This Saturday December 16 and the following Saturday December 23, there will be free activities across the town centre between 11am-3pm each day.

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After the recent flooding local businesses are united in making this Christmas a huge success and are inviting the whole community, young and old, to join in the fun and entertainment laid on for shoppers.

In keeping the Christmas spirit alive for the local community and beyond as they shop and dine across the range of fantastic retail and hospitality businesses in the town centre, there will be a whole host of exciting events and free things to do and see.

The streets will be bursting with entertainment including a DJ and live music, as well as arts and crafts, and the chance to meet some of your favourite festive friends like Frozen’s Anna and Elsa. Face painting and balloon modelling will be on offer, as well as the chance to make reindeer food with Mrs Claus on Saturday 16th, and even get a free caricature drawing and enjoy a disco with Santa on Saturday 23rd December.

With the impact of recent flooding on Portadown town centre, the Department for Communities has funded these activities, and the Portadown Chamber of Commerce is delighted to support the event alongside the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Chair of Portadown Chamber of Commerce, Adrian Farrell, said: “I am delighted to see such an effort put in to ensuring that Portadown thrives this Christmas. The town was, of course, impacted by the recent floods and much work has gone into getting those businesses affected back up and running again. The Chamber welcomes and supports these festive events which will bring an incredibly positive atmosphere into the town centre in the run up to Christmas.

“Portadown businesses are open and ready to serve residents and visitors alike.”

The message is to look no further than Portadown for some festive fun as you shop for gifts, treats and everything you need this Christmas. For further information keep an eye on Portadown Chamber of Commerce Facebook page at www.facebook.com/portadownchamber