WinterFest 2024 was set to come to Taunton with the event to be a part of the town's Christmas lights switch-on. The Christmas lights switch-on is known to be an integral start to the festive season for many in the town. READ MORE: Taunton WinterFest 2024 cancelled amid Storm Bert weatherREAD MORE: Council shares details of Taunton Christmas eventsWhen asked why the switch-on went ahead despite Storm Bert cancelling WinterFest, a spokesperson from the Taunton Town Council said: "The organisers of Winterfest, Ben de Vey’s Fun Fairs, took the difficult decision to cancel Taunton’s Winterfest due to the extreme weather experienced over the weekend with Storm Bert. "Taunton’s Christmas lights were due to be switched on during the event. "The Christmas lights are an integral part of the Christmas atmosphere in Taunton and the decision was taken for the Mayor to proceed with the scheduled switch-on to allow businesses, residents and visitors to enjoy them as planned."

Source: Express November 26, 2024 10:16 UTC