And to top it all off, the city's Christmas lights will also be switched on that very same night.
The traditional Christmas scene will be created largely as a result of some 21st century magic supplied by Stroud-based 'Snow Business', whose expertise has been witnessed by millions in the James Bond and Harry Potter movies, and in the TV productions of Shackleton and Pride & Prejudice.
Two years ago, they helped to recreate the world famous scenes sketched by Beatrix Potter's "favourite little book" by filling College Court with artificial snow during the author's centenary celebrations.
Organisers of the Christmas spectacular stress that the event will happen come rain or shine (or snow!), and that everyone will have the chance to see Gloucester in a seasonally winter light.
Beatrix Potter's Tailor of Gloucester story has helped to ensure that Gloucester is forever associated with tales of Christmases past.
The Christmas lights switch-on, and the snowfall around the famous 'gate' streets of Gloucester, will all take place at around 5.30pm on November 20th - accompanied by a range of family entertainment. Like the German Markt and the ice rink, the city's Christmas lights are new this year, and have been designed by local children and interpreted by the international lighting artist Ron Haselden.
The German Market will run each day from 10am to 10pm between November 19th and December 18th; and the outdoor ice rink will be open for business from 10am to 10pm from November 20th through to January 6th.
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