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Hungerford's Victorian extravaganza returns tonight (Friday)





On the second Friday of December for the past two decades and more, the renowned Victorian Extravaganza heralds the arrival of Yuletide.
Hungerford town centre is transformed into a wonderland of delights; the High Street is filled with side shows, a helter-skelter, big wheel, steam engines, fairground organs and rides. Pedestrian barriers go up, huge lorries arrive with all the equipment and shopkeepers make last-minute adjustments to seasonal window displays.
At 5pm, the official opening takes place, brass bands play and a Victorian barrel organ brings the evening to life.
Punch and Judy shows, stilt walkers, clowns, jugglers and, for the children, Father Christmas, complete the scene, as the scents of roast chestnuts and mulled wine fill the air.
The shops will be open with their staff in Victorian dress, and, at 7pm, the Grand Parade comes up the High Street accompanied by steam engines and street performers.
The evening comes to an end as the fireworks and rockets hurtle into the air to provide a fitting finale.
This year’s grand Victorian Extravaganza parade starts from Charnham Street at 7pm. (Friday, Dec 13th)



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