evidence: Speaking about the Lisburn Light Festival Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Chairman of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Development Committee, said "Lisburn Light Festival is set to be even bigger and brighter with new interactive light creations and amazing displays. The Council are thrilled to welcome back the popular Light Canopy and Christmas Tree light shows and we expect thousands of visitors to Share the Magic of the Season with friends and family. I encourage you to pick up a Lisburn Light Festival Trail Map, grab something to eat or do some of that all important present shopping while enjoying the lights." DfC has contributed £100,000 to support the Lisburn Light Festival. Paul Carr, Acting Director Regional Development Office, Department for Communities stated: "Lisburn Light Festival is a great opportunity to attract people into Lisburn City Centre and will help to highlight the breadth of offer available; this is a must-visit event for families from across the region." A fantastic line up of free events will run during Lisburn Light Festival including a Frozen Spectacular, Christmas Vintage Frock Fair, Live Nativity and Rock Around the Christmas Tree outdoor party. Follow the Magical Window Trail themed ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ and be enchanted as shop fronts come alive for two special nights in December. Start the New Year with a Princess and Superhero Extravaganza Party, a Star Wars Galactic Light Show and Welcome in the Chinese New Year at the Festival Finale. There will be something for everyone!