11 photos and video of Helston Christmas Lights Switch on 2022

With stalls and food vans along Meneage Street and Coinagehall Street, as well as craft stalls in the Guildhall, there were plenty of things for people to do while they waited for the countdown.

This was led by Rev Danny Reed, compere on the main stage for the evening, where Culdrose Military Wives Choir and Helston Town Concert Band performed in the run up.

Culdrose Military Wives Choir sing on stage Picture: Emma Ferguson

Other entertainment could be found in Meneage Street and outside Lloyds Bank, with Santa set up in his grotto helped by a number of elves.

Young Jasper Hosken was chosen from the crowd to go up on stage and press the plunger to light up the town, which was followed by a lively rendition of Slade's Merry Christmas Everybody - with Rev Danny getting the whole crowd dancing along.

Rev Danny Reed leads a rendition of Merry Christmas Everybody Picture: Emma Ferguson

Helston Christmas Lights Committee and its chairman Rob Williams were thanked by both Rev Danny and mayor Tim Grattan-Kane in his speech, with cheers given for the volunteers who have worked hard over the last six weeks to prepare the town for Christmas.

Alfie-James meets Santa and his elf Picture: Emma Ferguson

Cober Valley Rotary serve up mulled wine Picture: Emma Ferguson

Four young boys wait for the switch on Picture: Emma Ferguson

Musical entertainment outside Lloyds Bank Picture: Emma Ferguson

Helston was packed for the lights switch on Picture: Becky Cross

Jowan enjoys all the lights Picture: Emma Ferguson

Rev Danny Reed was compere for the night Picture: Emma Ferguson

Elf Maria and her young helper Picture: Emma Ferguson

Crowds of people enjoy the lights display Picture: Dan West