YORK'S Lord Mayor is urging residents and visitors to join him during an annual carol service.
The audience will be encourage to sing-a-long when the Salvation Army plays a variety of festive songs in St Helen's Square from 7.30pm today.
The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Ian Gillies, said: "I am very much looking forward to this festive concert event which epitomises Christmas in the way that it brings people together to have fun.
"What better way to start your festive celebrations than to spend time in St Helens Square with residents and visitors in York?
"The voices of the public with the music from the Salvation Army will make for a truly magical evening. We are also hoping for a brief visit from Father Christmas to St Helen’s Square, which is sparkling with the lights which add to the festive feel of this occasion”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to wear suitable clothing for the cold temperatures.
Traffic restrictions will be in place at St Helen’s Square, Coney Street and Lendal, which will be closed to traffic from 6.30pm to 9pm as the event takes place.
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