DECEMBER started lekker liggies as thousands gathered on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street to watch the summer skies light up for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On.
This free, family-friendly celebration took place this year under the theme “United in Hope”.
Mense stieked uit with their hele family and friends in Quantums, bakkies and even public transport for his annual celebration which has grown into one of Cape Town’s most beloved traditions and a symbol of Cape Town’s community spirit.
The show kicked off at 4pm, but families had already gathered since early the morning to ensure they get a lekker spot in front of the stage to get a better view of the performances and acts.
Headlining the show was DJ Zinhle along with Kurt Darren, DJ Masoodah, Goodluck, D6 Hanover Minstrels, Early B and Justin Vega and many more. Boeta Gamat and Boeta Joe from the iconic Joe Barber comedies kept the mense lagging as the MCs.
Enjoying the vibe was Edwina Isaacs, all the way from Lavender Hill, who said that she and her family are from all over the Cape including Plumstead, Southfield and Seawinds.
She won't miss the liggies for anything, saying: "It is a family tradition. We come every year.
"We have been coming consecutively for 16 years. We make sure that we come early every year so that we can watch the show. We enjoy every bit of the liggies.”
Originally from Kimberley, but now staying in Gugulethu, Diann Komie was loving the festive vibes.
She said: “We love the lights festival. I enjoy myself so much every year, although it is so hot and I am baking in the sun, I don’t mind because I know the sun will set soon then we can party. It is festive mos."
Singing and dancing along to the tunes, all the way from Goodwood is Gavin and Shaquille who said they enjoy the lights every year.
They said: “We are here every year. We enjoy everything, the music, the lights, everything, the vibe is just awesome. We were here early from 12pm to get the best front seats.”
The streets of Cape Town was filled as mense showed up in their number to the Festive Lights Switch On which had mense breaking out their best dance moves and singing along with their all colourful earrings, dummys and headbands.