This Thursday evening, November 21, Deputy Corinne Fourcin and Deputy Advisor Antoine Salitot presented the entertainment has Beauvais for the end of year celebrations. This year the “Christmas fairies» will take place from December 6 to 31. “We want a shorter time to concentrate the animations», explains Corinne Fourcin.
And there will be around fifty activities during this period. Starting with the inaugural evening, December 6. Including a fireworks display from the Paris Bridge. The climax, the big Christmas parade, will take place on December 21. The Pegasus mechanical horse will be there with many artists. Exhibitions, shows and even creative workshops will complete these activities.
More and more open chalets promises the town hall
On Place Jeanne-Hachette the traditional Christmas market. It will not yet be spread across the newly pedestrianized streets, but Antoine Salitot does not hide the fact that it is a project. Even so, more chalets are planned this year. “There will be 34 chalets instead of 26 last year», Announces Corinne Fourcin. Some of the exhibitors in these chalets will be permanent, but some will rotate during the festivities.
Some exhibitors, present this Thursday evening, were concerned about the dynamism of the Christmas market. Previously, visitors have sometimes complained about the number of closed chalets on the square, despite opening hours. The elected officials wanted to reassure. “We have tightened the rules», they announce. Even if it means sanctioning exhibitors who do not play the game with their wallets. “We try to enforce the rulesassures Stéphanie Leclaire, the events director in Beauvais. We have put financial sanctions in place and we will apply them“, she promises.
A financial effort by the city
In addition to the entertainment, elected officials indicate that an additional effort was made to the illuminations this year. And neighborhoods outside the city center will be better covered than last year. Like the big teddy bear installed in front of Marissel town hall. “There is a big effort made with a great renewal of the reasons», They add.
More chalets, activities and lighting… This obviously comes at a cost. The budget for the Christmas magic is announced this year at just over €290,000. This is €100,000 more than last year. And the illuminations budget is estimated at €300,000. With the stated goal of bringing more magic and cheerfulness to the city center for the holidays. “We all need it», Defends Antoine Salitot. Not to mention that the next municipal elections are approaching and the image war has already started in Beauvais.
Please note that the Telethon will not take place this year at the same time as the Christmas Fairies but the week before. “They will have all the chalets to themselves with a big party», assures Antoine Salitot. All the activities and the complete program can be found on the Beauvais website brings you to life.
