Athens switching on the Christmas spirit tonight

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The Festive Season is definitely underway and to celebrate, Athens is set to switch on their incredible lights tonight  Friday, December 9, at 7pm.

During an event full of Christmas cheer and melodies, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis will give the signal for the official illumination of the city centre at Syntagma Square.

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Celebrations will  commence at 5:30 pm with a music tour by the Athens Municipality Philharmonic Orchestra that will start from Kapnikarea Square and head towards Syntagma Square where it will welcome Athenians and visitors.

Then, the Athens Big Band, accompanied by new singer Gianna Vasiliou and under the artistic direction of Sami Amiri, will perform and accompany the official illumination of Athens city centre.

If you are in Athens and in the Christmas spirit, make sure to check it out.

GCT Team

This article was researched and written by a GCT team member.

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