Hull's Christmas Lights to be turned on by Man of Steel Mikey Lewis

Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on next week by the city’s very own rugby league star and 2024 Steve Prescott (MBE) Man of Steel, Mikey Lewis.

Hull KR half-back Mikey will join the Lord Mayor Councillor Mark Collinson and a special guest direct from the North Pole to get the festive period underway.

On Thursday 21 November, Queen Victoria Square will come alive with stunning light and sound installations, with thousands expected to join the crowd.

Entertainment will get under way at 5.30pm, with DJ Darren Lethem taking the reigns as host on Hull City Hall balcony to introduce a host of live performers from State of the Arts Academy.

Mikey, Lord Mayor and Father Christmas will switch on the lights at 6.45pm, complete with a firework display (weather dependent) over Queen Victoria Square.

Lord Mayor, Cllr Mark Collinson, said: “This event signals the start of the festive season in Hull and always draws a fantastic crowd.

“I’m really looking forward to joining our special guests and being part of what promises to be a great night.”

At the centre of the event, a 50ft Norwegian Spruce, sponsored by KWL, will be lit for the first time, following its arrival into Queen Victoria Square on Friday 15 November.

The event kicks off the festive season in Hull with Christmas markets in the city centre every weekend starting Saturday 23 November until Saturday 21 December.