The event, which took place on November 25, was part of the ‘Christmas in Lee’ community day which offered a range of entertainment for everyone to get involved in including a street market which welcomed local traders who were selling Christmas gifts, crafts and decorations.
The high street was packed full of people that wanted to get a glimpse at the Christmas light switch on which has got everyone in the festive spirit.
Here are 12 pictures from the Christmas event:
1. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: Cousins Penny Ware (5) from Gosport and Henry Ware (4) from Fareham, meeting Father Christmas. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2263) Photo: Sarah Standing
2. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2377) Photo: Sarah Standing
3. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: Charlotte Simmons (11) from Portchester with her grandma Debra Simmons from Lee-on-the-Solent. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2423) Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights
Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights were switched on in the High Street on Friday, November 24. Pictured is: The Ellis family and Bruce family from Stubbington and Fareham. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2415) Photo: Sarah Standing