Milford Haven rocks for the switching on of Christmas lights

Hamilton Terrace was closed to traffic from 3pm and for the next two hours, people streamed in to the town from miles around to join in with the exciting countdown.

Beautiful live Christmas music was provided by the Milford Haven Town Band and the Neyland Ladies Choir, while the Round Table's task was to host Santa throughout the evening, and ensure that his sleigh was in superb running order.  And true to form, the Round Table's task was exemplary.

Over a hundred children accompanied Santa on his journey along Charles Street then back to the town hall via Hamilton Terrace, with each child carrying a lantern.  These were the pupils of the four primary schools that serve Milford Haven and Geilliswick.

The entire lighting event was organised by Milford Haven Town Council.

Before the procession got underway 'The Western Telegraph' met up with some of the organisations as they prepared for the parade.Cast of Sleeping Beauty which will be performed at the Torch Theatre later this month (Image: Western Telegraph)

Elves, a snowman and a cuddly reindeer who accompanied The Torch Theatre (Image: Western Telegraph)

One of the wonderful Milford Haven Round Table crews (Image: Western Telegraph)

Santa in that fabulous vehicle serviced by Mlford Haven Round Table (Image: Western Telegraph)

Two Milford Haven Town Band members, all tinselled up and ready to go (Image: Western Telegraph)

Thousand began gathering outside the Town Hall as they waited for the switch on (Image: Western Telegraph)

Some of the children from St Francis School who took part in the lantern parade (Image: Western Telegraph)

A little lantern bearer with the best viewing platform ever, thanks to Dad! (Image: Western Telegraph)

Was this the tree that got away? (Image: Western Telegraph)

Milford Haven Town Hall (Image: Western Telegraph)

The Milford Haven Christmas Tree (Image: Western Telegraph)