PORTHMADOG has announced the date for when the town will get into the festive spirit.

Porthmadog will officially switch on its Christmas lights on Friday, 29 November at 5pm

The evening will be full of festive fun with a performance rom the Oakeley Brass Band and a Santa's grotto in the Canolfan.

A Christmas film will also be screened at the main hall.

The evening will be presented by 'Arthur Rownd a Rownd', Gwyn Vaughan Jones.