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Middlesbrough’s Christmas lights were switched on in style with thousands cramming into Centre Square to catch a glimpse.

Lights flooded the public square, with the town’s own 25 foot Christmas tree, plus the existing trees, adorned with sparkling red and white lights.

Christmas songs, fairground rides and live entertainment from characters from the Disney film Frozen entertained the crowds, with a mass countdown from 20 marking the switching on of the lights.

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It came after a day of festive fun, which saw Santa and his reindeers amongst those taking part in the Middlesbrough reindeer parade and community carnival.

Gary and Jan Robson, from Coulby Newham, watched the spectacle with granddaughter Katie, 7.

Katie said: “I loved hearing them sing the Frozen songs and the lights look amazing.”

Gary said: “It has been a lovely day for us all. There’s loads of people here, it’s one for the kids and everyone seems to have really enjoyed it.”