The Lord Mayor Christy Burke will switch on the lights of the Smithfield Christmas Tree in Smithfield Plaza on Thursday 4 December 2014 at 7:00pm.

Dublin  City Council promises an evening of music and family entertainment from 5.30 to 7.30pm at the Plaza.  Popular acts such as Lisa Hannigan, The Young Folk, Red Empire and New Dublin Voices will take to the stage and get everyone in the festive spirit.

Santa and live reindeer ‘Scuffy’ will be there to meet the large crowd expected and street entertainment will be provided.

“The Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Smithfield is set to be really exciting this year with a fantastic line up of entertainment promised for everyone. With a number of live bands, street entertainment and “Scuffy” the live reindeer this is one Christmas event not to be missed!” said the Lord Mayor.