Nov 7, Christmas in Singapore 2011 - A Guide to Exciting Events!

Be enchanted this season. Celebrate Christmas in Singapore 2011...

On this page:
[Photos: Christmas Past] [2011 Light Up Locations] [Hotels for Christmas]

Events:
[Orchard Road] [Marina Bay]

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Where: When: Evenings, 19 Nov 2011 to 2 Jan 2012

The Light Up will be declared open by President Tony Tan on the evening of 19 Nov 2011. The highlight for this year's opening ceremony: the lighting of 1000 'electronic candles'. Finding this hard to imagine? Then go down to Orchard Road on opening night.

What: 5+ km of enchanting Christmas lights. Buskers. Free performances at various locations.

Live Concerts along Orchard Road.

Christmas tunes by various groups, including local celebrities. Interactive Christmas Village (location to be advised) Christmas Day Grand Concert (Concert timing to be advised). Performances and spontaneous carolling on Orchard Road. The section of Orchard Road between Scotts Road and Bideford Road will be closed to vehicles for this concert. Photo opportunity with the Christmas floats on Orchard Road. Gifts and acts of kindness to invited charities.

Map of Orchard Road:
Locations of Free Performances during Christmas in Singapore 2011

(These are tentative locations; final locations to be advised. Please watch this space.)

Parade of Christmas Floats from Orchard Road to Heartland Towns.

Look out for the parade of Christmas floats at sundown, week leading up to 25 Dec 2011. (Event to be confirmed.) Best Dressed Building Competition among Orchard Road Malls. Photo opportunities galore. One of my favourite malls during the Christmas season is Tanglin Mall - it's always interesting and has something to entertain the kids. Watch out for surprises at ION Orchard as well - last year they gave us the opportunity to stand inside a Christmas tree!


Mass Caroling by Church Groups 23, 24 Dec 2011. 8-10pm. Join in the singing of Christmas songs at Marina Square (on stepped terraces facing the Esplanade Theatres). Marina Bay Countdown 2011/2012
31 Dec 2011. Concerts and Fireworks to usher in 2012.


Watch this space for updates on discounts and freebies for tourists.

Would you like to stay in the heart of the Orchard Road Christmas Light Up? Consider the excellent Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel:

Here are more good 5-star hotels in Singapore Orchard Road - give yourself a treat during Christmas in Singapore 2011.

But what if you are on a tight budget? Don't worry. Check out these affordable Orchard Road hotels.

Cheap Hotels to Celebrate Christmas in Singapore 2011

Orchard Road Christmas Light Up 2008: A Photo Tour

Merry Christmas in Singapore 2011!

Watch this space for updates...

Do you have a memorable photo of the Christmas Light Up - taken either this year or in the past? Why not share it with us?

Page author: Gabriel Tan. All rights reserved.
Page created 15 Nov 2010, updated 7 Nov 2011S.

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