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Vigo Begins July Christmas Lighting Setup to Prepare 12 Million LEDs

Mayor Abel Caballero unveiled test panels at Porta del Sol to signal the kickoff of early Christmas lighting installations

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Overview

  • Installation work started on July 30 under 29 °C heat with three test light panels and a reindeer mock-up at Porta del Sol
  • Crews are expanding coverage toward Urzaiz and Vialia as part of a plan to illuminate 460 streets with nearly 12 million LEDs and about 7 000 ornamental motifs
  • A new cool LED system is being fitted on trees to protect them from damage during the winter display
  • The city has rolled out a route recommendation tool to guide visitors through the main illuminated streets over stays of up to 15 days
  • Officials are keeping the height of the main Christmas tree and the full rollout schedule confidential ahead of the November unveiling