{"id":44095,"date":"2024-12-02T13:19:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T11:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/over-80-000-celebrate-cape-towns-festive-lights-switch-on-tradition-20241202\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:11:35","slug":"over-80-000-celebrate-cape-towns-festive-lights-switch-on-tradition-20241202","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/over-80-000-celebrate-cape-towns-festive-lights-switch-on-tradition-20241202\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 80 000 celebrate Cape Town\u2019s festive lights switch-on tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cape Town\u2019s Grand Parade came alive as 80,000 spectators gathered for the festive lights switch-on, marking the start of the holiday season. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reflected on the event\u2019s theme, \u201cPeople of Hope,\u201d and shared fond memories of attending as a child.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The six-hour show featured performances by top artists, creating a memorable celebration of unity and joy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s officially festive season in Cape Town and thousands of people watched as Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis marked the occasion by switching on the popular festive lights on Sunday 1 December.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This iconic event, now in its 55th year, attracts thousands of people annually and this year was no different with about 80\u2009000 spectators gathering on the Grand Parade. The event seeks to unite people from across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on this year\u2019s theme, Cape Town: People of Hope, Hill-Lewis said Capetonians inspired the theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI take inspiration from the people of Cape Town I think they are the people of hope. They are kind, generous and look after each other in difficult times. They find ways through challenges. Our city is remarkable, that doesn\u2019t mean that we have everything solved but it means that we are heading in the right direction and that is hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hill-Lewis said the event brought fond memories of his childhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a tradition that has been going on for decades. I came here as a little boy to see the Christmas lights being switched on. It\u2019s a wonderful family event and I love those opportunities to bring families together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_fbdb8fd1\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"festive season\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12482\/37465016c2e542578340603bbe12bdfb.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/111c2cd0308c44ba9e19d7b71558ce6c.jpg\" title=\"Local pop trio, BlackByrd also performed. Pictured is Tarryn Lamb.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Local pop trio, BlackByrd also performed. Pictured is Tarryn Lamb.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"festive season\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12482\/4811d1be44964ad291e3f05509ccd858.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1a6522d9cfef4bc49ad03d96e0f49b55.jpg\" title=\"Capetonians enjoyed all local acts.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Capetonians enjoyed all local acts.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"festive season\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12482\/53f149a293c44785bdc0ca0031856c9c.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/70b7c300bb084433a3f464b3ef668136.jpg\" title=\"Afro-pop music duo, Mafikizolo had the crowd on their feet. Pictured is Theo Kgosinkwe. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Afro-pop music duo, Mafikizolo had the crowd on their feet. Pictured is Theo Kgosinkwe. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"festive season\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12482\/ac8cd8db1a834b88bb0b4f3bff1a04a7.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25430b06b2424bc5beced891221f92f8.jpg\" title=\"Nadeema, Munourah, Shariefa, Abdul-Mueeb, Shiyaat, Israah, Daraweesa, and Saffa Isaacs joined by Angio van Rooyen from Hanover Park said they attend each each to start the festive season on a joyful note. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Nadeema, Munourah, Shariefa, Abdul-Mueeb, Shiyaat, Israah, Daraweesa, and Saffa Isaacs joined by Angio van Rooyen from Hanover Park said they attend each each to start the festive season on a joyful note. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"festive season\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12482\/0cf84fb4db504c04ba5376737eac867f.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4925362c48104a34ad098665ab67765f.jpg\" title=\"Miad Erasmus, Fayaaz, Niyaaz, Shakira, Wagieda, Almaaz and Zubeida Valentine from Heideveld said they attend to see all the local acts. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Miad Erasmus, Fayaaz, Niyaaz, Shakira, Wagieda, Almaaz and Zubeida Valentine from Heideveld said they attend to see all the local acts. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no shortage of entertainment as the likes of Three Tons of Fun, Meneer Cee, Dr Victor, and the Rasta Rebels, Mafikizolo and M\u00f6rda had the crowd on their feet throughout the six-hour show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanover Park resident Nadeema Isaacs said she and her family attend the event annually as a tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zubeida Valentine from Heideveld said they attend to enjoy the festivities and said it\u2019s good entertainment for the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, said making sure festival goers are safe was a key priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_cad236c2\">\n<div class=\"text\">We have about 300 officers deployed. 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