WINCHESTER was transformed into a winter wonderland tonight as children paraded their homemade lanterns through the Cathedral grounds.
About 2,000 parents and their tots turned out for the lantern parade to celebrate the official opening of this year's Christmas market seeing every Christmas pudding and champagne-themed creation walked throughout the Close.
The glow of the impressive lamps could be seen from far around marked by the band Funk Lab who kicked off the Opening of the Christmas Market, shortly followed by a sing-a-long with the Marwell Choir.
Japanese drummers led the lantern parade before welcoming the Dean and the blessing of the Christmas Tree.
Prizes were handed out by the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Eileen Berry, before a short fireworks display which glimmered all kinds of reds and greens across the ancient Cathedral walls.
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