Free half term laser shows return to Chichester!
People of all ages will be able to enjoy a colourful series of laser light shows when they return to Chichester Canal Basin next month for the fourth year in a row.
The shows will take place on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February providing an exciting finish to the half-term holidays.
This years events will feature lasers only, and there will be an additional show each night, so spectators will be able to enjoy three different themed shows each evening choreographed to music.
Shows will take place at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, with each one lasting around 20 minutes.
Those attending are being made aware that the shows contain strobe lighting.
The shows have been arranged by Chichester District Council, to support the Chichester Canal Trust charity, with the lights and sound provided by Showmen Events Company based in Chichester.
In addition, there will be plenty of food and drink options available around the Canal Basin, before and after the shows, along with illuminated entertainers and a childrens carousel ride.
Chichester District Council will again close off the adjacent part of Canal Wharf to traffic for the Chichester events on both nights to allow a larger space for spectators and refreshment stalls.
All of the shows, are being funded using grants from the UK Government, secured by Chichester District Council.
Councillor Harsha Desai, Cabinet Member for Licensing, Events and Communications at Chichester District Council, says: The popularity of the laser shows has grown year on year, and last year the events attracted around 8,000 across both nights.
Whats fantastic is that these are free events for our community, designed for people of all ages and can be enjoyed by all our residents. We have made some adjustments based on feedback we gathered last year, but overall we received wonderful comments and we know that people really enjoy the shows. Id also like to thank local residents for their support and input.
In addition, were also working on bringing another light show to a different location within the district which we anticipate will be around March time. This is a really exciting development, so Id urge everyone to keep an eye on our social media channels for updates!
"These events are part of our Events Strategy which focuses on bringing a wider range of events to the district for different age groups and audiences in order to support our local businesses and the evening and night-time economy.
We are encouraging people to make a day of it and discover what Chichester has to offer, while supporting one of our many local businesses at the same time. The Novium Museum in Chichester —www.thenovium.org.uk — always has plenty going on for people of all ages. Our district has so much to offer, and holding events such as these is one of the key ways we can highlight and celebrate this.
People can find out more details about the laser light shows by checking the council's social media channels - Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, as well as the What's On pages on the council's website: www.chichester.gov.uk/whatson
People can also sign up to the council's monthly email newsletter to ensure they receive updates on these events, and dont miss out on similar exciting events in the future: www.chichester.gov.uk/newsaler...
