Elm Park Christmas Lights

The streets of Elm Park were crowded with people on Friday night as the lights on the Elm Park Christmas tree were officially switched on to mark the start of the festive season. Hornchurch and Rainham MP James Brokenshire led the countdown to the big switch on and Councillor Roger Ramsay, the Mayor of Havering, thanked the Elm Park Regeneration Partnership and local traders for making the event such a success. "Illuminating Elm Park" has become a regular fixture in the local calendar with the shops in and businesses in Elm Park staying open late and entering into the festive spirit - this year dressing up as characters from pantomimes.

Commenting James Brokenshire said:

"It was a really great atmosphere and the Christmas spirit came early to Elm Park with carol singing, mince pies and lots of goodwill. We don't have enough of these sorts of community events and I am proud that Elm Park marks the start of the festive period with such a special event.

"Ingrid Brandon, the Chair of the Elm Park Regeneration Partnership and the local businesses deserve a huge amount of thanks for making this such a fun, family event each year. It's fast become one of the Christmas traditions and long may it continue."

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