More than 5,000 people turned out for Letchworth's Christmas parade, fair and lights switch-on over the weekend.

The garden city kicked off the festive season with plenty to enjoy for visitors, including live music, delicious delicacies and a festive parade ahead of the big switch on - with Paddington himself doing the honours. 

The Comet: There was something for everyone at Letchworth's Christmas Lights switch onThere was something for everyone at Letchworth's Christmas Lights switch on (Image: Martin Wootton)

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Letchworth BID manager Richard Harbon said: “What an absolutely amazing evening.

"The Love Letchworth Team worked their socks off to put on an event for the whole of Letchworth to enjoy and they certainly came out in their thousands to do just that.

The Comet: Crowds eagerly await the Christmas lights switch on in LetchworthCrowds eagerly await the Christmas lights switch on in Letchworth (Image: Martin Wootton)

"Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to put on this great event, from all the entertainers, the wonderful groups in the parade, the Letchworth and Baldock Lions with their Santa’s sleigh and all their wonderful volunteers, collecting money for Garden House Hospice Care.

"Thank you and a very happy Christmas from all at Love Letchworth.”

The Comet: Christmas lights switch on and parade, Letchworth 2022Christmas lights switch on and parade, Letchworth 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)

The Comet: Dancers entertain the crowds in LetchworthDancers entertain the crowds in Letchworth (Image: Martin Wootton)

The Comet: Dancers pose for the camera ahead of the processionDancers pose for the camera ahead of the procession (Image: Martin Wootton)

The Comet: Letchworth Christmas lights switch on 2022Letchworth Christmas lights switch on 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)

The Comet: Paddington and Imajica Theatre on stage for the button pushPaddington and Imajica Theatre on stage for the button push (Image: Martin Wootton)

The Comet: Christmas Lights switch on Letchworth 2022Christmas Lights switch on Letchworth 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)

The Comet: Mickey and Minnie at Letchworth's Christmas lights switch on 2022Mickey and Minnie at Letchworth's Christmas lights switch on 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)