Hundreds attended Gosport Hight Street for the Christmas light turn on, and they were treated to an evening of musical entertainment and acts. Anchored in Gosport held the event on Saturday, November 30 with Hannah, a seven-year-old competition winner, switching on the lights in front of a large crowd.
The day started with a Christmas market which ran from the from the Gosport Museum and Art Gallery to the Ferry Port. It hosted over 80 stalls serving a range of unique gifts as well as food and drink. The lights were switched on a 6pm with a stage being set up in Lawrence Square.
Mark Collins from Greatest Hits Radio was the compere for the afternoon as a range of entertaining acts kept the crowd in good spirits.
Here are 23 pictures of a fabulous evening:
9. Gosport High Street Christmas Lights Switch On
Singers entertain the crowds at Gosport Christmas Lights Switch On. Photo: Sam Stephenson
10. Gosport Christmas Lights Switch On
The event featured staged entertainment, a Christmas market, street entertainers, food and drink and lots more. Photo: Sam Stephenson
11. Gosport Christmas Lights Switch On
From left to right: Jennie Jurd, Skye Clyma, Simon Clyma, Sam Clyma, Vanessa Jurd at the Gosport High Street Christmas Lights Switch On. Photo: Sam Stephenson
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Entertainers at the Gosport High Street Christmas Lights Switch On. Photo: Sam Stephenson