CHRISTMAS has officially arrived in Torpoint as the town burst into festive cheer for the annual lights switch-on.

Fore Street came alive with local shops, seasonal stalls, delicious food and drink and joyful entertainment.

The lights were proudly switched on by Torpoint Mayor Cllr Julie Martin, town crier David Green, citizen of the year Jeremy Lock and Father Christmas
The lights were proudly switched on by Torpoint Mayor Cllr Julie Martin, town crier David Green, citizen of the year Jeremy Lock and Father Christmas (Andy Campfield)

Crowds gathered for the Lantern Parade, while excitement grew amongst the younger audience as Father Christmas made a special appearance.

Performances from John Stewart, the Ukelele Band, Torpoint Community College, Torpoint Junior and Infant School, Carbeile Junior School, Torpoint Silver Band and the Coppola School of Performing Arts helped add to the occasion.

Children from schools across the town were on hand to delivery some outstanding festive performances
Children from schools across Torpoint were on hand to delivery some outstanding festive performances (Andy Campfield)

The lights were proudly switched on by Torpoint mayor Cllr Julie Martin, town crier David Green, citizen of the year Jeremy Lock and Father Christmas, who was later joined by members of the Royal Marines Band to add an extra touch of magic to proceedings.

Members of the Coppola School of Performing Arts take to the stage in Torpoint
Members of the Coppola School of Performing Arts take to the stage in Torpoint (Andy Campfield)
Torpoint's Fore Street was full of stalls brimming with festive goodies
Torpoint's Fore Street was full of stalls brimming with festive goodies (Andy Campfield)
The festive spirit was in full swing during Torpoint's annual Christmas Lights switch on
The festive spirit was in full swing during Torpoint's annual Christmas Lights switch on (Andy Campfield)