Lincoln lit up on Friday evening for the annual Christmas light switch on.
Many people attended the event, which kicked off Lincoln’s official Christmas celebrations.
The festivities started at 6pm and continued throughout the evening.
The first switch on was hosted at St Marks Shopping Centre by John Marshall from Lincs FM.
Following this, the high street lights were switched on by the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Sue Burke.
The evening was filled with festive entertainment, including performances from Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal pantomime, Robin Hood.
1. Lincoln's Cornhill Quarter and Thors Tipi Bar. Photographed by: Sophie Smith
2. Illuminted reindeer decoration in St Marks Square. Photographed by: Sophie Smith
3. Lincoln highstreet before the light switch-on. Photographed by: Sophie Smith
4. Lincoln highstreet christmas lights. Photographed by: Sophie Smith
5. Big Christmas joy sign. Photographed by: Sophie Smith
6. Giant lit up Chritmas bauble decoration. Photographed by: Sophie Smith