CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2024 - 761/2024

Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) in collaboration with the Supported Needs and Disability Office, for the Ministry of Equality, have made the following reasonable adjustments for persons with supported needs and / or disabilities at this year's Christmas Festival of Lights on Friday 22nd November 2024.

This year's event will feature two identical shows. Music will feature throughout the lights show, it promises an immersive 360°experience across Casemates Square. Both performances will be identical, each lasting no more than 30 minutes and will take place from 6.30pm - 7.30pm and 8.30pm - 9.30pm respectively.

A designated accessible viewing platform will be made available at Casemates Square for persons using wheelchairs and those requiring a safe space. There are limited places on this platform so reservations are necessary to ensure that persons who really need this facility get a place. To reserve a place, individuals should email the Supported Needs and Disability Office via [email protected] or send a WhatsApp +350 56002927.

On the day of the event, entry to the platform will be via Watergate Gate, where stewards will be on hand to direct you to the designated area. Upon presentation of the Disability Information Card persons who cannot wait in queues can also access Casemates Square through this entry point. For information on Disability Information Cards please get in contact with the Supported Needs and Disability Office via [email protected] or send a WhatsApp to +350 56002927.

Please note that theatrical smokes, fog effects, pyrotechnics, strobe lighting, lasers, fire and loud noises are used during the performance. Persons with sensory issues should take this into account. Ear plugs will be made available on the night via the stewards.

The show is a 360-degree experience and as such, seating areas will not be set up as it would block parts of the show. The show is 30 minutes long. If a person cannot stand for this amount of time please get in contact with the Supported Needs and

Disability Office via [email protected] or send a WhatsApp to +350 56002927.

Access to toilets will be made available in Casemates Galleries and an accessible toilet is available in Market Place with the use of a RADAR Key. Persons requiring a RADAR key should contact the Supported Needs and Disability Office via [email protected] or send a WhatsApp to +350 56002927.

Join us as we celebrate a season of joy, light and togetherness at the Christmas Festival of Lights, where everyone is warmly invited to make memories with family and friends.

ENDS