A packed programme of events will kick-off Leicester's Christmas celebrations today.
Thousands of people are expected to gather in Humberstone Gate at 4.30pm for the switch-on of the city's festive lights.
Christmas lights in Leicestershire through the years - in pictures
And events have been organised throughout the day to keep people entertained.
Assistant city mayor for culture, leisure and sport councillor Piara Singh Clair said: "The switch-on of Leicester's Christmas lights is...
