A wonderful white weekend was had by all as the second Festive Weekend brought Christmas cheer and snow, to the many visitors who came into town over the two days.
On The Moor, hundreds of families enjoyed taking selfies in the new for 2021, snow globe attraction. This was complemented by a superb live performance stage featuring local choirs and bands, a Miracle Theatre ‘Santa’s Grotto’, food and craft stalls.
Meanwhile, visitors to Church Street were greeted with magical snowy scenes, as professional snow machines created a wintery effect that was enjoyed by young and old alike. Church Street Car Park was the venue for a vintage fair, the highlight of which was a giant helter skelter.
Another big hit was the festive land train which carried families on a loop from The Moor to Events Square. Father Christmas also took time out of his busy schedule to ride on the train over the weekend and give out sweet treats to fellow passengers and passers-by!
An artificial ice-rink was a huge draw down on Events Square with skaters of all ages enjoying the ‘ice’.
To support, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall offered free entry to all TR postcodes over the weekend, which proved very popular.
Choirs and bands from Falmouth and beyond, as well as street performers such as stilt walkers and Elsa, added to the weekend fun.
Falmouth’s cruise ship ambassadors were officially renamed the ‘Christmas Ambassadors’, kindly helping out over the festival.
Cllr Steve Eva, Mayor of Falmouth said: “Wow, what a weekend! The Festive Weekend bears testament to the strength of community spirit here in Falmouth, with many local groups, volunteers and traders getting involved.
"I’ve received terrific feedback from residents and visitors, impressed by how well Falmouth and its town team organises events. The festival really has brought Christmas cheer to many people, particularly at this challenging time.”
Commenting on the Festive Weekend, organiser Richard Wilcox, Falmouth BID Manager
said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the Festive Weekend and the overwhelming feedback from the thousands of people who came into Falmouth over the two days has been hugely positive.
"Despite extremely challenging Covid conditions faced in the build-up to the event, we were delighted to delivery it for the benefit of the town, businesses, and residents.
"I’d like to pay tribute to the Christmas Ambassadors and all our volunteers who came together so well to enable the full range of activities to take place. The town was buzzing, the atmosphere terrific and we look forward to doing it all again next year!”
Richard Gates, Falmouth Town Manager, the second lead organiser said: “I’d like to thank the many people and organisations who kindly supported us in delivering the Festive Weekend including the fantastic Christmas Ambassadors and the Christmas Working Group.
"It’s that positive community spirit which enables us to deliver a varied Christmas programme." The dates for next year’s Festive Weekend will be Saturday, December 10 and Sunday December11, 2022.
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