By Jonathan White
Hundreds braved the rain and wind to watch the annual Crewe Christmas lights switch-on in the main square.
The cast of Cinderella from the Lyceum Theatre pantomime began the countdown and switched on with Mayor of Crewe Peggy Martin.
The switch-on was followed by a spectacular 10-minute firework display by local company Blitz Fireworks, with rockets launched from the roof of the Crewe Town Clock.
There was also musical entertainment from Elvis Tribute Paul Larcombe and Shavington-based Tom Seals & his band, along with a small funfair.
Father Christmas also made an appearance.
The event also marked the start of late-night shopping in Crewe over the festive period.
The big Nantwich Lights switch-on takes place next Saturday December 1.
There will be a lantern parade from Richmond Village from around 2pm into the town square. There will be rides, live music, stalls.
Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, from Bunbury, will be switching on the lights at around 6.30pm.
(Pictures and words by Jonathan White)
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