The Tree Of Light

The Tree of Light will shine bright in Kings Square, Gloucester this year. Launching Christmas in Gloucester with a huge tree adorned with thousands of lights.

Compered by the BBC’s Jon Smith with entertainment from 3pm. The City’s Children’s Lantern Procession will arrive at Kings Square just in time for the 5pm countdown to switch-on and will be met by the City’s Mayor and Sheriff

Every November and December, The Tree of Light’s fabulous lights shine brightly in The Oxebode, Kings Square, Gloucester until after Christmas on 12th Night.

First launched in 2011, the huge tree adorned with thousands of lights has raised £93,000 for the local people of Gloucester and for local charities alike.

At our spectacular switch-on, the City’s Mayor, the President of the Rotary Club of Gloucester,, and others, will all be introduced by Jon Smith, Breakfast Show host at BBC Radio Gloucestershire.