Ramsey gets festive at annual Christmas Lights switch-on

The event took place in Great Whyte on November 26 with a Christmas market, live music and a fairground, keeping attendees entertained before the big switch-on.

Children dressed in Christmas outfits and costumes from the Nativity joined mayor of Ramsey Cllr Roger Brereton on the stage at the switch-on (Image: Archant)

Several children took part in a lantern parade through the town as the choir sang on stage before Father Christmas himself was given the honour of lighting up the town.

The mayor of Ramsey, Cllr Roger Brereton, said: "It was wonderful to see so many residents turn out to see the Christmas Lights Switch-on. 

Accompanying the switch-on was a fairground with lots of festive prizes to be won. (Image: Archant)

The choir performed lots of carols on stage, helping to add to the Christmas mood. (Image: Archant)

"The weather was kind to us and many local traders had stalls on the market. 

"Various entertainers kept us enthralled throughout the afternoon and evening, in addition to a fair and candlelight procession by our Youth Clubs.

Santa Claus had the honour of switching the lights on. (Image: Archant)

"A big thank you to the Ramsey Christmas Lights Committee for all their hard work throughout the year to make this a very successful event, and congratulations to Great Whyte Coffee, who won the best-dressed window competition."