NPDC’s TSB Festival of Lights has announced its Winter Pop-Up is returning in July to coincide with the matariki long weekend.
The free pop-up event will run on the evenings 13-16 July and feature eight spectacular light installations from Huatoki Plaza to the Coastal Walkway in central New Plymouth, accompanied by live performances, kai, and whānau-friendly entertainment.
The event debuted in 2022 event to huge success, cementing the love for summer TSB Festival of Lights and attracting more than 15,000 locals and out-of-town visitors.
“In the depths of winter this is a shining light for residents and local businesses as people flood into the central city,” says New Plymouth District Mayor Neil Holdom.
“It’s a great contributor to growing our Sustainable Lifestyle Capital and I can’t wait to be dazzled by the lights and entertainment again this year,” says Holdom.
The full entertainment line-up and lighting trail details will be announced in the coming weeks at festivaloflights.nz
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Caption: Winter Pop-Up 2022 attracted thousands to central New Plymouth. Photo: Charlotte Curd.
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