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Kolkata Christmas Festival at Park Street promises festive lights, delish food and more

My Kolkata gives a lowdown on the much-awaited event

Bishwabijoy Mitra Published 24.12.22, 08:42 PM
The much-awaited Kolkata Christmas Festival kicked off on December 21, beginning a weeklong celebration at Park Street. From beautiful lighting to lip-smacking delicacies at eateries, an exciting time awaits visitors at the festival, which will continue till December 27. My Kolkata took a tour of the area on Saturday evening and gathered all details visitors need to know. Allen Park will be the epicentre of several activities during the festival, including music shows and dancing. However, on Saturday and Sunday, the park will remain closed to manage the crowd. So, if you are planning to visit on December 26, the park will have a number of activities to offer. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree outside the gate greets visitors
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The much-awaited Kolkata Christmas Festival kicked off on December 21, beginning a weeklong celebration at Park Street. From beautiful lighting to lip-smacking delicacies at eateries, an exciting time awaits visitors at the festival, which will continue till December 27. My Kolkata took a tour of the area on Saturday evening and gathered all details visitors need to know. Allen Park will be the epicentre of several activities during the festival, including music shows and dancing. However, on Saturday and Sunday, the park will remain closed to manage the crowd. So, if you are planning to visit on December 26, the park will have a number of activities to offer. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree outside the gate greets visitors

All images by Amit Dutta/My Kolkata
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The crowd is the first thing visitors should be prepared for when planning a trip to Park Street. This year, the area might record an unprecedented footfall
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The crowd is the first thing visitors should be prepared for when planning a trip to Park Street. This year, the area might record an unprecedented footfall

It is advisable not to bring your personal vehicle to Park Street. Anticipating huge crowd,   parking facilities on Park Street and the adjacent thoroughfares have been closed for the time being
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It is advisable not to bring your personal vehicle to Park Street. Anticipating huge crowd, parking facilities on Park Street and the adjacent thoroughfares have been closed for the time being

Revellers buy Santa caps from street-side stalls. My Kolkata had a quick chat with Devarshi Halder and Raina Bardha, who were finishing some last-minute Christmas shopping after a lavish lunch. “We are from Basirhat and study in Kolkata. Our Christmas vacation began on Saturday and before leaving the city for our hometown, we wanted to enjoy the carnival here,” Devarshi said
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Revellers buy Santa caps from street-side stalls. My Kolkata had a quick chat with Devarshi Halder and Raina Bardha, who were finishing some last-minute Christmas shopping after a lavish lunch. “We are from Basirhat and study in Kolkata. Our Christmas vacation began on Saturday and before leaving the city for our hometown, we wanted to enjoy the carnival here,” Devarshi said

If you are planning to visit any restaurant and cafe in the area, be prepared to wait in a queue for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for all Park Street eateries and it’s no different this year
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If you are planning to visit any restaurant and cafe in the area, be prepared to wait in a queue for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for all Park Street eateries and it’s no different this year

There are at least 30 temporary food stalls at the location. Visitors can indulge in a variety of Goan, continental, Chinese and American cuisines. Also available are Christmas cakes and homemade chocolates. The stalls will remain closed on December 24 and 25. If checking out the food stalls is on your to-do list, it is advisable to visit after Sunday
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There are at least 30 temporary food stalls at the location. Visitors can indulge in a variety of Goan, continental, Chinese and American cuisines. Also available are Christmas cakes and homemade chocolates. The stalls will remain closed on December 24 and 25. If checking out the food stalls is on your to-do list, it is advisable to visit after Sunday

Masks and sanitisers are back, as many revellers were seen taking precautions on Saturday amid the COVID scare
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Masks and sanitisers are back, as many revellers were seen taking precautions on Saturday amid the COVID scare

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