Grays High Street Christmas Tree lights will be officially switched on by the Deputy Mayor of Thurrock Council at a special event on Monday 9 December.
Cllr Sue Shinnick, Deputy Mayor of Thurrock, said: “I am really looking forward playing my part in helping to bring the joy of Christmas to Grays High Street by switching the Christmas tree lights on this year.
“I would especially like to thank DP World London Gateway who have supplied the tree this year. It is great that we have been able to work with them to support Christmas in Grays Town Centre.
“Thurrock has such a fantastic range of local shops and businesses and I hope that as many people as possible will support them by shopping locally this Christmas.
“The event will be a colourful mixture of Christmas music, singing, and exciting special guests to help kick-off the festive season in Grays.”
Ernst Schulze, Chief Executive Officer for Ports and Terminals at DP World in the UK, said: “We’re delighted to be involved in the festive season this year with the donation of the Grays High Street Christmas Tree.
“DP World has a firm commitment to support our workers, their families and all residents across Thurrock and I’m sure everyone will thoroughly enjoy the lights ceremony along with the fun festive activities planned.”
The Christmas Tree event will start at 5pm on Monday 9 December.