COLCHESTER'S Christmas lights have been switched on following a spectacular procession.

Youngsters and performers marched down the High Street and put on a show as the city centre was lit up for the festive season.

Here are all the buildings we spotted with their lights up in time for the big occasion.

The George Hotel

Gazette: Hotel - The GeorgeHotel - The George (Image: Newsquest)

The Mercury Theatre

Gazette: Christmas tree - the Mercury TheatreChristmas tree - the Mercury Theatre (Image: Newsquest)

Jumbo

Gazette: Display - JumboDisplay - Jumbo (Image: Newsquest)

Emson Haig and Rolex

Gazette: Illuminated - Emson Haig and RolexIlluminated - Emson Haig and Rolex (Image: Newsquest)

Fenwick

Gazette: Shopping - FenwickShopping - Fenwick (Image: Newsquest)

 

Gazette: Department store - FenwickDepartment store - Fenwick (Image: Newsquest)

Dreams

Gazette: Cocktail bar - DreamsCocktail bar - Dreams (Image: Newsquest)

Christmas Wonderland

Gazette: Pop up - the Christmas Wonderland shopPop up - the Christmas Wonderland shop (Image: Newsquest)

Town Hall

Gazette: Historic - the Town HallHistoric - the Town Hall (Image: Newsquest)

Colchester Castle

Gazette: Heritage - Colchester Castle's sycamore tree is lit upHeritage - Colchester Castle's sycamore tree is lit up (Image: Newsquest)