November is set to be a busy month in Ipswich, with several major events taking place across the town.
From a huge fireworks display and the start of the Christmas celebrations to hundreds of drones lighting up the night sky, here are five dates to put in the diary.
1. Ipswich Fireworks Festival
When: Saturday, November 7
Where: Trinity Park
A huge bonfire, live entertainment, street food and family activities will take over Trinity Park before a spectacular fireworks display at 8pm.
Gates open at 3.30pm, with live entertainment getting underway from 4pm.
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2. Ipswich Christmas Lights Switch-On
When: Sunday, November 15
Where: Cornhill
Thousands of people are expected for an evening of live music, festive entertainment and appearances from the Ipswich Regent Theatre pantomime cast.
The new Christmas lights will officially be switched on at 6.45pm.
3. Illuminate Ipswich
When: From Friday, November 20.
Where: Christchurch Park
Christchurch Park will be transformed by a spectacular winter light trail featuring installations throughout the grounds.
Returning for its third year in Ipswich, the event will have a completely new route and layout for 2026.
4. Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre
When: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22
Where: Ipswich Town Hall, Corn Exchange and Cornhill
More than 60 stalls will offer handmade gifts, decorations and seasonal treats alongside live entertainment and children's activities.
There will also be festive film screenings, an Ipswich Town Football Club display and Santa's Grotto.
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5. WILD: The Drone Light Show
When: Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28
Where: Trinity Park
Hundreds of synchronised drones will create enormous lions, birds, dolphins, crocodiles, giraffes and other animals in the night sky.
The approximately 40-minute display is accompanied by a cinematic soundtrack, with street food, drinks and family entertainment available before the show.
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