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Two lucky community groups will get an early Christmas present this year, as the competition winners of the Christmas Parade and Light Switch On have now been announced.

Sunday December 14th 2008 sees Santa visit Mumbles in his sleigh to kick start a day of festivities in the run up to Christmas.

Waterfront Winterland is the place to be on Wednesday 10 December as Brent Hope, General Manager of the Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey team will be down at the ice rink with some players to show off some drills and skills.

Spectators and motor enthusiasts will be able to get their hands on some exclusive rally memorabilia this Friday 5 December as the Wales Rally GB hosts a fantastic night of entertainment and action at the Service Park in SA1.

The Christmas spirit is truly alive at Swansea’s Waterfront Winterland this year and thousands of people have already been down to the attraction to enjoy the festivities.

PEOPLE across Swansea will be going Christmas crackers from this weekend when the party season kicks-off here in the city.

This year, Bonymaen Kids Initiative, chose the theme of a ‘Dr Who Swansea Christmas’ for their float at the Christmas Parade and Light Switch On.

The countdown is on for the City and County of Swansea’s annual Fireworks display, ‘Sparks in the Dark’, which takes place at St Helen’s Ground on Wednesday 5 November.

SOME of the hottest tickets in town are now available for Swansea's coldest Christmas attraction. The ice-rink is returning to the grounds of the National Waterfront Museum from November 22 to January 4.

With just over a week to go, more details have been confirmed for Swansea’s spectacular firework display ‘Sparks in the Dark’ on Wednesday 5th November.

Enjoy a safer Halloween for the family at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

On Wednesday 5th November, ‘Sparks in the Dark’ will see the sky over Swansea Bay light up with colour and illuminations, as the spectacular firework display mesmerises the crowds.

Local community groups throughout Swansea have been eagerly sending in their ideas for festive floats and walking processions, in the hope of joining Father Christmas and being a part of this year’s Christmas Parade and Light Switch on.

Parents looking for a safer way to enjoy Halloween are being offered the opportunity to enjoy a family Halloween night out at the Brangwyn Hall.

The City and County of Swansea along with The Wave and Swansea Sound are delighted to confirm that the BBC ‘Last Choir Standing’ winners ‘Only Men Aloud’ will be performing at this year’s firework display, ‘Sparks in the Dark’.

‘Sparks in the Dark’ will light up Swansea Bay with spectacular fireworks on the 5th November at St Helen’s Ground.