Little Christmas elf Billy Dawes, who had helped to raise money for the event during a recent walk fundraiser, pressed the magic button to bathe the village in glorious Christmas lights and cheer. The big man himself, Santa, put in an appearance during the festivities on Saturday night (November 27) and there were lots of elves and superheroes spotted.
The spectacular was organised by a band of dedicated volunteers in the village, and the activities centred around the Meden Square area. From lunchtime, there was plenty of stalls, raffles, and festive food and drinks to be had, as well as an exciting snow globe and train roundabout for the youngsters. The fun went on all day, culminating with the lights being switched on at 5.45pm.
See here just some of the exciting moments captured during the evening.
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1. Superheroes like Captain Mansfield were spotted in Pleasley at the Christmas lights event
Superhero Captain Mansfield ( Mathew Warnes) dropped by to join in the fun at Pleasley Photo: Pleasley Christmas Lights Group/Suzanne Gill/ Facebook
2. All aboard for some festive fun at Pleasley Christmas lights!
Youngsters made tracks to the colourful train roundabout at the Pleasley Christmas lights celebration on Saturday. Photo: Pleasley Christmas Lights Group/Suzanne Gill/ Facebook
3. Volunteers' hard work paid off as the village came alive with Christmas light and cheer
Just some of the glorious Christmas lights bringing a festive feel to Pleasley village. The Pleasley Christmas lights event was the culmination of lots of hard work and dedication by a group of volunteers Photo: Suzanne Gill/ Pleasley Christmas Lights/ Facebook
4. Santa and his trusty elf assistant Billy brought plenty of smiles
Little elf Billy Dawes and Santa brought some Christmas magic to the festivities Photo: Pleasley Christmas Lights/Suzanne Gill/Facebook