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High Street Sparkle: A Chelmsford Family's Practical Guide to the 2026 Christmas Lights Switch-On
Chelmsford's festive season gets its official start on Saturday 21 November 2026, and High Street will be the place to be. Here is a neighbourly guide to the choirs, stalls, road closures, accessible viewing spots and late-opening independents, plus how to share your photos and give a local good deed a shout-out.