BRIDGWATER was bathed in Christmas light during the annual switch-on event on Saturday (November 20).

The Snowflakes event returned to the town, with stalls offering shoppers the chance for some bargain hunting throughout the day, while entertainers provided music and more.

Hundreds turned out for the event, with the lights being switched on at 6pm by the Mayor of Bridgwater, Leigh Redman, and chair of Sedgemoor District Council, Alan Bradford.

A fireworks display followed the big switch-on, with music and dance entertaining revellers enjoying the scene.

Pictures by Steve Richardson:

Bridgwater Mercury: BANG: The fireworks display gets underway

Bridgwater Mercury: DAZZLING: The Christmas lights in Bridgwater

Bridgwater Mercury: MEET AND GREET: With Santa

Bridgwater Mercury: DISPLAY: Squibbing took place on the town bridge

Bridgwater Mercury: KNEES UP: Dancers during the switch-on celebrations

Bridgwater Mercury: COUNTDOWN: Elaine Anderson from Miamama

Bridgwater Mercury: CELEBRATION: At the Bridgwater Christmas lights switch on

Bridgwater Mercury: GLOWING WALK: In Bridgwater High Street

Bridgwater Mercury: BOSSES: Alan Bradford, chair of Sedgemoor District Council, with Santa
BOSSES: Alan Bradford, chair of Sedgemoor District Council, with Santa

Bridgwater Mercury: TEAM PHOTO: Mayor Leigh Redman and others gather

Bridgwater Mercury: CELEBRATION: At the Bridgwater Christmas lights switch on
TEAM PHOTO: Mayor Leigh Redman and others gather

Bridgwater Mercury: KNEES UP: Dancers during the switch-on celebrations

Bridgwater Mercury: BATHED IN LIGHT: The Cornhill

Bridgwater Mercury: SWEET: Sam Northcombe and Jazz Duffy from Sam's Fudge

Bridgwater Mercury: CELEBRATION: At the Bridgwater Christmas lights switch on

Bridgwater Mercury: KNEES UP: Dancers during the switch-on celebrations

Bridgwater Mercury: TIPPLE: Sue Applegate and Pat Nicks from Polden Wines

Bridgwater Mercury: CHOCCIES: The Chock Shop

Bridgwater Mercury: ENTERTAINER: Leigh Redman, Mayor of Bridgwater

Bridgwater Mercury: TASTY TREATS: Pavel Lysko and Dan Hare from Pop's Thai Kitchen