HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a spectacular lights display as the Romsey's Carnival and Christmas light switch on.

Crowds were treated to festive lights brightening up Romsey's Market Place when Mayor Dorothy Baverstock flicked the switch.

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The celebrations began at Crosfield Hall as the carnival queens lead procession of floats down the streets.

The carnival saw sleighs, fire trucks, donkeys, Snow White and even a Star Wars float march down the streets of Romsey.

Before the lights were switched on there was a minute's silence to remember those killed in the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Mayor Baverstock said: "The carnival and light switch on was really good and the whole event has been brilliant."

Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North said: "It is always brilliant and this year the winter carnival has got bigger and better.

"I think Romsey does Christmas brilliantly and there is a real festive spirit."

Jo Weguelim, 28, attended the carnival with her daughter and said: "I think it is lovely and I like that it brings people together."