Christmas officially got underway in Newquay on Friday night after the town’s new festive lights were switched on.

Thousands of people descended on the town centre to attend the Newquay at Christmas event.

Schoolchildren and various organisations got the community into the festive spirit with a lantern parade through the town centre.

Newquay Mayor Margaret North was given the honour of switching on the lights with the help of schoolchildren and Father Christmas.

People made their way to the Killacourt following the light switch on to watch a grand firework display from Newquay Harbour.

Joe Hurworth, Oll an Gwella and The Quest all entertained with music alongside The Greatest Showman tribute act ‘The Show Must Go On’ on the Marcus Hill Stage. 

A Newquay Christmas Market, a collaboration between Cornwall Shop Small, Newquay Farmers Market and Love Newquay with the support of Newquay Council events, was also held on the Killacourt.

Newquay Town Council, Love Newquay and Experience Newquay joined forces to present Newquay at Christmas.

Read more in Wednesday's Voice Newspaper.