Christmas got into full swing in Cromer when hundreds of people took to the high street for the town's lights switch-on.

Mike Bossingham, town mayor, said Saturday's rain failed to dampen the mood and visitors were keen to soak up the seasonal spirit.

Mr Bossingham said: "We had a huge crowd for the actual switch-on and all day it was very busy. I spoke to some traders who said they'd had a good day and I think everyone was very pleased."

The mayor, town crier Mark Northway and Father Christmas led a torchlit procession, and pier show stars Olly Day and Jo Little got the crowd laughing with a few gags.

Mr Bossingham and the winners of the town's Christmas poster competition pushed the button to switch on the high street's thousands of coloured lights. The winners were Leni Kirk of Gresham Village School, Halle Harris and Elsie Jackson-Hall of St Mary's, Roughton, and John Hedge Prize winner Travis Bindley from Sidestrand School.

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer's town crier, Mark Northway, at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.Cromer's town crier, Mark Northway, at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: A brass band playing Christmas carols at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.A brass band playing Christmas carols at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Elodie O'Kane and Casper Bond playing with the bubbles at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.Elodie O'Kane and Casper Bond playing with the bubbles at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Sharon Booden enjoying the tunnel of lights at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.Sharon Booden enjoying the tunnel of lights at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Sharon Booden adding to the memorial tree in Cromer Parish Church.Sharon Booden adding to the memorial tree in Cromer Parish Church. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The Christmas lights being switched on in Cromer.The Christmas lights being switched on in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer town crier Mark Northway speaking at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.Cromer town crier Mark Northway speaking at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The Christmas lights being switched on in Cromer.The Christmas lights being switched on in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Santa and Cromer Mayor Mike Bossingham at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.Santa and Cromer Mayor Mike Bossingham at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: A brass band playing Christmas carols at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.A brass band playing Christmas carols at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The Christmas lights in Cromer.The Christmas lights in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The tunnel of lights in Cromer.The tunnel of lights in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The tunnel of lights in Cromer.The tunnel of lights in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The Christmas lights in Cromer.The Christmas lights in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: People enjoying the Christmas lights in Cromer.People enjoying the Christmas lights in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: A Christmas tree lit up in Cromer Parish Church.A Christmas tree lit up in Cromer Parish Church. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: People enjoying the Christmas lights in Cromer.People enjoying the Christmas lights in Cromer. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer gospel choir singing at the Cromer Christmas light switch on.Cromer gospel choir singing at the Cromer Christmas light switch on. (Image: Archant 2021)