First we gathered in the local Deaf Centre for refreshments and music.
Sunnyboy had a great time dancing to the brass band.
Then we all went outside to watch the lights being switched on.
The lights are not especially spectacular but they do brighten up the road and the plan is for more decorations to be added each year. Our road is a vibrant, multicultural and thriving area of our city with a strong sense of community and diverse shops and businesses, most of which are independent traders. We're looking forward to seeing the many festive window displays which will be ready for the Winter Fair at the beginning of December.
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Lights really can cheer up a dark evening. Over here in Sweden, they use candles...
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you can celebrate this. We all need light in these dark months.,Lovely new header you have.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post! And it does look as though everyone had a great time! Really enjoyed your photos!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your week!
Sylvia
I love the "lighting" days.
ReplyDeleteI love the snowflakes! *We* complain about the holiday lights being earlier and earlier each year, but they really do lighten up everyone's mood and brighten the neighborhoods.
ReplyDeleteYour community sounds so wonderful! How fun!
ReplyDeleteOh it does sound like a wonderful place to live. So much for Sunnyboy to be a part of.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is soon.. I can't wait.. I always love christmas. This time of the year always makes me happy ^_^.
ReplyDeleteI love all the extra lights at Christmas time! Happy O.W. to you!!
ReplyDeleteLove the lights! I am not a dark - cold - winter person.
ReplyDeleteI love all the lights! It must be a festive atmosphere...
ReplyDeleteJane (artfully graced)
I love the holidays and how the lights brighten everything up! Although sometimes its so bright in NYC that it feels like its still daytime!
ReplyDeletegreat adventures!
ReplyDeleteWe drove around to see the nature's beauty last week!
I love when neighbors and companies take the time to put up lights -- to me its a lovely gift.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome night! I love seeing the town lit up for christmas!
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I love the lights, seeing all the pretty lights brightens up my day. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI love that your whole community is involved in this. The snowflake lights are great. Looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute post!
ReplyDeletexoxo
That looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun and looks festive! I noticed last week that certain streets already have their lights up and although I commented about it being too early, it really did have a nice atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your evening with us!
~ Tracy
This time of year....everything is just so soothing to the heart!
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How wonderful that you live in an area where folks share such community. The holiday lights are a wonderful idea. Sunnyboy, looks like he was having a great time.
ReplyDeletehow pretty we love christmas lights
ReplyDeleteSo nice to make a neighbourhood celebration of the switching on and they certainly brighten up the dark night.
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