The event, which took place on November 25, was part of the ‘Christmas in Lee’ community day which offered a range of entertainment for everyone to get involved in including a street market which welcomed local traders who were selling Christmas gifts, crafts and decorations.
The high street was packed full of people that wanted to get a glimpse at the Christmas light switch on which has got everyone in the festive spirit.
Here are 12 pictures from the Christmas event:
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Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: Brixton Mainwaring (2) from Gosport. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2396) Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: (l-r) Ava Gardner (10), mayoress of Gosport Suzanne Pepper, Caitrinn Brennan (7), cllr. Martin Pepper, mayor of Gosport and Zac Nixon-Loan (10). Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2279) Photo: Sarah Standing
7. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: (l-r) Phoenix-Storm Vasilli (3) from Gosport and Darcie Brown (2) from Stubbington with Mrs Claus. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2255) Photo: Sarah Standing
8. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: Ash with his son Leo (2) from Gosport. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2371) Photo: Sarah Standing