45 Feet Christmas Tree Standing In Market Place, Derby

A crane has lifted and placed a 45 feet christmas tree in a city, centre ahead of a lights switch-on fronted by singer Simon Webbe.

The tree, which has come from solihull, is now standing in market place, derby.

It will be decorated on monday evening and tuesday ahead of webbe’s appearance on saturday.

Derby City Councillor Ross Mccristal said the authority “Can’t wait to mark the start of the festive season” at the switch-on.

Simon Webbe will take to the stage near the council house at about 17:30 gmt

Ahead of the switch-on, there will be entertainment from about 15:30, which will include a lantern parade, and dance and theatre performances.