DO YOU know a very special person who deserves the honour of switching on the Christmas lights in Grimsby this year?
The festive season may seem a long way off, but preparations are already underway for The Big Christmas Event 2013, which will take over Top Town on November 21 and 22.
Last year's inaugural celebration of all things festive – run by the Grimsby Telegraph and North East Lincolnshire Council, along with key partners – was a huge success.
And the 2013 extravaganza promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Editor Michelle Lalor said: "Christmas is a magical time and this event is all about harnessing that festive spirit and bringing people together.
"There was a fantastic atmosphere last year and there's going to be even more attractions and reasons to discover Grimsby at Christmas this time around.
"The most important person at the event will be whoever is chosen to switch on the lights – so get nominating now!"
You could nominate a tireless fundraiser, an inspirational business leader, or simply a brilliant parent – the choice is yours!
All you need to do is fill out the online form below.
Who knows, your VIP could be travelling in Santa's Sleigh and illuminating Grimsby for the festive season!
Telegraph advertising director, Rachel Salter, said: "Last year was a roaring success and brought big crowds to the streets of Grimsby.
"This year promises to be even better and over the coming weeks we will share details of the entertainment and fun that will shape this year's event.
"Keep reading your Telegraph to find out more!
"The people of Grimsby and the surrounding area deserve this event and we hope to bring it to them for many years to come."
Jason Longhurst, head of development at the council, said: "After the success of last year's inaugural Christmas event in Grimsby, we are looking forward to bringing the town alive with festive spirit once again.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for people to come together and celebrate the advent of the festive season.
"As well as a market selling delicious local produce, shops will be opening late allowing people to stock up on gifts and essentials ready for Christmas.
"There will be plenty of entertainment for all the family, so be sure to put the dates in your dairy today."
Amanda Austin, director of Freshney Place Shopping Centre, added: "We are delighted to be supporting the Christmas campaign again this year.
"We are very excited about the Christmas 2013 light switch-on and all of the events happening in both Freshney Place and across the town centre.
"Thursday, November 21 marks the launch of late-night shopping at the centre and is the start of the Christmas events, so make sure you put the date in your diaries!"
