The event took place in Fratton last night and was organised by Fratton Big Local. Visitors walked down the street holding bright lanterns. Among them were families, children, Lord Mayor and Mayoress Nikki and Tom Coles, and Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan.
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Visitors walked down the street holding bright lanterns. The parade started at the Victory Business Centre and proceeded down Fratton Road.
Batala Portsmouth, a samba-reggae percussion band which plays Brazilian music, lead the visitors down the street. Here are 19 pictures from the festivities.
1. Fratton Festival of Light parade
Some of the lights at the parade. Photo: Sarah Standing (171123-1656)
2. Fratton Festival of Light parade
Pictured is: The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Nikki and Tom Coles during the parade. Photo: Sarah Standing (171123-2871)
3. Fratton Festival of Light parade
Fratton Festival of Light parade organised by Fratton Big Local took place on Friday, November 17, 2023. Photo: Sarah Standing (171123-2844)
4. Fratton Festival of Light parade
Pictured is: (l-r) Richard Isted, Serena Isted (7), Kevin Gall and Sharon Isted all from Portsmouth. Photo: Sarah Standing (171123-1716)