Crowds braved the frosty weather to come out on Wednesday night to cheer on the countdown ahead of the big switch-on.
Photographer Tony Hendron went along to capture some of the seasonal atmosphere.

21. Family picture
Looking happy as they pose with Santa are the Kane family including from left, mum, Megan, Charlie (6), dad, Kyle and Alfie 4). PT49-233. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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