Selfies with Santa. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
The evening kicked off in Bancroft with a Christmas parade which brought Santa to the Market Place.
Father Christmas was soon joined by many of the town’s businesses including Talents, the Queen Mother Theatre, the Pilates Pod, The Car Agents, and Ladder 87, which ran a Christmas lights competition to determine who would switch-on the lights.
Children enjoy the lights. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
The lucky winner was Tilly Jeanes.
Hitchin BID manager Tom Hardy said: “The event personified the passion and support the local residents have for our historic market town.
Friends enjoy the lights. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
“The atmosphere was incredible and showcased the town for what is hoped to be a busy Christmas period of shopping locally and support for our businesses.
“A big thank you to Dance and Fancy Dress of Hitchin for supplying the costumes as well as Hitchin Round Table for supplying the sleigh.”
Friends enjoy the lights. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Children enjoy the snow. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Father Christmas and VIPs switch on the lights. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Children enjoy the snow. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Father Christmas arriving. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Crowds wait for the parade. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
The Sea Cadets. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Dennis The Fire Engine. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Queen Mother Theatre in the parade. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Offley School Choir. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Family buying balloons. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
The Skeltons. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Gary Walker)
Young family enjoy the entertainment. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
Hitchin Rock Choir. Picture: Gary Walker (Image: Archant)
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