The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor John Gallagher, will be switching on Southall’s festive lights on Monday at 6pm.

The ceremony will take place outside Southall Town Hall , High Street, Southall with an address by the Mayor.

It will be followed by a live performance by dhol musicians as the lights are switched on along Southall Broadway, South Road and The Green.

The lights represent a number of festivals being celebrated by local residents including Diwali, Eid, Christmas and New Year.

This year's Diwali is on Wednesday 26 October 2011.
Eid will be probably on Sunday 6 November 2011.

Councillor Julian Bell, Leader of Ealing Council, said: "The switching on of the lights is a milestone in the year; it signifies the end of the summer as well as the beginning of a great time of celebration and festivities for Southall’s communities.2

"The colourful lights help create a festival atmosphere into the evenings for visitors, shoppers and diners to enjoy throughout the winter."