{"id":295376,"date":"2025-12-01T12:42:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=295376"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:52:11","slug":"gallery-cape-towns-festive-lights-switch-on-draws-thousands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/gallery-cape-towns-festive-lights-switch-on-draws-thousands\/","title":{"rendered":"GALLERY | Cape Town\u2019s festive lights switch-on draws thousands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than 95 000 people gathered for the Festive Lights Switch-On, now recognised as Cape Town\u2019s biggest free concert, <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/cape-towns-annual-festive-lights-switch-on-draws-thousands-to-grand-parade\/\">held<\/a> yesterday (30 November).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This long-standing tradition is one of the city\u2019s most cherished events and signals the official start of the festive season. The theme for this year is United in Hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis appeared in a newly created garment designed by the community. He emphasised the event\u2019s power to bring people together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe event has been running for nearly 60 years. It is special when city\u2019s have these long-standing traditions. This event really is where Capetonians come together from right across the city and turn the Grand Parade and Adderley Street into one big celebration of lights, music, friendship and everything that makes Cape Town the best city in the world perfectly captured in this year\u2019s theme, \u2018United in Hope\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 604)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295379\" data-id=\"295379\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 604\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZkbLights-1-1024x604.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZkbLights-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZkbLights-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZkbLights-1-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Adderley Street lit up.  PHOTO: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295381\" data-id=\"295381\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9480-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9480-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9480-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9480-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Singer Kurt Darren on stage. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295384\" data-id=\"295384\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9512-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9512-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9512-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9512-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chandre Frieslaar, Amelia Vries and Sabina Petersen enjoyed the festivities. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295380\" data-id=\"295380\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9515-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9515-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9515-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9515-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Courtney Paulse, Zenica Lewin and Chalee Petersen could not wait to see their favourite artists live on stage. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295382\" data-id=\"295382\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9500-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9500-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9500-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9500-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Singing sensation, Tarryn Lamb had the crowd on their feet. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295383\" data-id=\"295383\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9506-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9506-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9506-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9506-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Local rapper Early B had the crowd on their feet. PHOTO: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295369\" data-id=\"295369\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_53024-1024x768.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_53024-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_53024-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_53024-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_53024.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis donning his brand-new community designed garment with local singing sensation Kurt Darren. PHOTO: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"festive lights\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-295368\" data-id=\"295368\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_52995-1024x768.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_52995-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_52995-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_52995-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_52995.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provincial minister for cultural affairs and sport Ricardo MacKenzie, local singer Alistair Izobell, Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis and Terry Fortune. PHOTO: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme featured an exciting lineup of local artists, including GoodLuck, Kurt Darren, Tarryn Lamb, Karabo Mogane, Early B &amp; Justin Vega, The Heavenly Quartez, and the popular DJ Masoodah, with headline performer DJ Zinhle closing the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crowd erupted as Hill-Lewis switched on the lights shortly after 21:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local rapper Early B extended his well-wishes to the city\u2019s residents for the holiday period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTake it easy and be safe on the roads. Enjoy it and be blessed.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This long-standing tradition is one of the city\u2019s most cherished events and signals the official start of the festive 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