The festive season is just around the corner; the Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, bray.ie and Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council, have once again teamed up to launch their Christmas marketing campaign—Unwrap the Christmas Magic in Bray—Your Festive Season Starts Here. This campaign urges the Bray community to continue shopping, hiring, and sourcing locally, helping to strengthen the foundation for economic growth in the District. It also invites everyone to participate in the town’s many festive events and activities taking place through late November and December.

This year’s Bray festive season is bursting with a fantastic lineup of events, from watching ‘Christmas Movies at Mermaid’, visiting ‘Santa and The Ponies at Festina Lente’, and exploring the ‘Killruddery Christmas Markets’ to catching enchanting ‘Candlelight Concerts’ and, of course, the sparkling town centre Christmas lights. So, don your cosiest winter coat and get ready to spread the festive cheer. 

Kieran Ward, President of the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce, said, “There’s no better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than by enjoying everything our wonderful town has to offer. From festive events to the fantastic local businesses that make Bray special, it’s the perfect time to shop local and support our vibrant business community.”

Pictured at the launch of the Christmas in Bray 2024 marketing campaign (left to right) are Kieran Ward, the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce President, Cllr Malachaí Duddy, Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy, Santa Claus, Adam Burke, Cllr Melanie Corrigan and Cllr Erika Doyle, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District—photo by Leigh Anderson. 

The official Town Centre Christmas lights on Main Street switch-on

Come along on Saturday, November 23rd, at 4:45 pm, to the Civic Plaza for an outdoor festive celebration, which will coincide with the official switch-on of the Town Centre Christmas lights on Main Street. 

While you wait for Santa’s grand entrance, enjoy a Christmas DJ spinning festive tunes, a heartwarming sing-along with MC Adam Burke, a mischievous Grinch causing chaos, and catch a special appearance from local Olympian Daina Moorehouse. There’s something for everyone! Plus, one lucky family will have the chance to switch on Bray’s Christmas Lights.  Enter at bray.ie/christmasinbray/. 

Cllr Dermot O’Brien, Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District, said, “Join us to kick off the festive season at Bray’s Christmas lights switch-on event! Why not make a day of it—enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the many local eateries, get a head start on your Christmas shopping, and then find the perfect spot in the plaza to enjoy the festivities!”

This Christmas, Bray won’t just sparkle and twinkle—it’s packed with incredible experiences, events, and activities that you can’t get anywhere else, all sure to add a little extra festive cheer.

They include: 

Make a break for Bray this festive season…

There’s plenty to keep you and your family busy between the Christmas events, so why not make a break for Bray this festive season and explore things to see and do, eat and drink, places to stay , and more by visiting the award-winning website: bray.ie and with free car parking available in the Herbert Road Car Park (Council-owned portion) every weekend from Saturday, November 23rd until Sunday, December 29th, there’s no better time to shop local first and support the business community.

Get your community event listed on bray.ie

If you’re hosting a community event this Christmas, bray.ie is happy to help promote it for free. Just fill out the online submission form here.

Thanks to the local business community… 

“A big thank you to the local businesses whose support has played a key role in making Bray town such a welcoming and festive destination for shoppers this festive season,” concluded Kieran.

All events and activities are subject to change without notice. Competitions close on Friday, December 20th 2024.

Join the conversation –

Use the hashtags #ChristmasInBray #UnwraptheChristmasMagicInBray #WinterInBray #LoveBray #BestOfBray

The Christmas in Bray marketing campaign is supported by Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, bray.ie and Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council. bray.ie is a trading name of Bray Tourism.

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