(l-r) Clarice Watts, Darci May (10), Alesha Peggy (4), Carol Wilmshurst, Imogen Baker (10) and Lindsey Baker, all from Portsmouth. (211119-1661)(l-r) Clarice Watts, Darci May (10), Alesha Peggy (4), Carol Wilmshurst, Imogen Baker (10) and Lindsey Baker, all from Portsmouth. (211119-1661)
(l-r) Clarice Watts, Darci May (10), Alesha Peggy (4), Carol Wilmshurst, Imogen Baker (10) and Lindsey Baker, all from Portsmouth. (211119-1661)

Best photos as Christmas lights are turned on in Portsmouth's Commercial Road

Crowds braved the heavy rain to welcome in the festive season last night on Commercial Road.

Santa Claus, Pompey players Ronan Curtis and Andy Cannon, and Kings Theatre panto stars Shane Lynch, of Boyzone, and Widow Twankey helped flick the switch. Read our full report here.

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