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Christmas Lights Switch On

Chamonix Christmas Lights Ceremony and parade

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Chamonix
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Join the festivities as Chamonix switches on the town's Christmas lights this evening at the Triangle de l’Amitié.

Children can join in the torch lit parade from the Place du Mont Blanc (by the Hotel Alpina) at 5pm towards the Triangle de l’Amitié (in front of the tourist office), before the big switch-on.

There'll be hot chocolate for the kids and mulled wine for the grown-ups, as well as lots of festive cheer.

Venue

Place du Triangle de l'Amitié

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