Olympic gymnast Kristian Thomas joins in festive fun as Midland towns and villages are lit up
Festive fever struck Wolverhampton as towns and villages across the borough were lit up for the Christmas countdown.
The Mayor of Wolverhampton and Santa were on hand to get everyone into the seasonal spirit, as various Christmas switch on's got under way over the weekend.
Bilston was first up on Friday.
The event took place on Church Street from 4pm with the lights being switched on at 5pm.
Mayor, Councillor Barry Findlay, switched on the lights with a little help from the man in the red suit.
Onlooker Jo Taylor, from Bilston, said: "It was a great night and something fun for the family. I headed out with my partner and little boy and it got us in the festive spirit.
"Apart from seeing the lights their favourite part was visiting Santa."
On Saturday it was Tettenhall's turn.
The event took place on the Upper Green from 5pm to 8pm.
It was hosted by Tettenhall Rotary Club, with the lights being switched on by Father Christmas, the Mayor and young Tettenhall fundraiser, Louis Johnson as well as former cyclist Hugh Porter MBE.
Louis, aged 10, from Tettenhall Wood, has been fundraising since the age of three when he took part in a sponsored walk for children's charity Barnardo's.
He won the first British Citizen Youth Award in October.
Now, he has become the first youngster in the UK to receive the British Citizen Youth Award from the House of Lords.
Louis' mother Teresa said: "It was a wonderful night and Louis absolutely loved switching the lights on.
"He met Hugh Porter as well, which was a real treat as he had never met him before.
"They chatted for a bit too.
"It was a bit cold out but Louis loved getting up on the stage. He was a little bit nervous but he's getting used to the attention more now as he is becoming a little bit of a local star."
Rides for children, food and drink, mulled wine and mince pies were also on offer, with stores in the area being opened until later.
Baked in Tettenhall also launched their delicious Christmas menu, including gingerbread snowmen, mint stollen and luxury Christmas cake slices.
The lights were switched on at 6.30pm.
Councillor Barry Findlay tweeted after the event: "Great evening at Tettenhall for the Christmas lights thanks to everyone for braving the cold."
Yesterday Bantock Park was lit up in an array of festive glitter – with craft events taking place in the afternoon, with the big switch on getting under way just after 5pm.
The Friends of Bantock organised the craft and children's activities, plus mince pies and mulled wine with a spectacular vintage steam engine on site.
There was also be a mini funfair and road show.
Crowds came out in Brewood to cheer Olympic gymnast Kristian Thomas as he switched on the lights in the picturesque South Staffs village. The event, in the village centre, kicked off at 3pm with the lights turned on at 5pm.
Children from local schools performed alongside local musical acts.
There was also a raffle, fun fair, Santa's Grotto and stalls selling mulled wine, champagne and BBQ food.
It was arranged by the Satellite Rotary Club of Brewood.
One lucky reveller who found the Olympic dressed panda hidden around the village also got to turn on the lights with Kristian.
Next weekend the lights will be switched on at Northycote Farm and Country Park.
The event will take place on December 3.
Visitors can join the Friends of Northycote by remembering a loved one this Christmas as part of our star dedication from 12pm.
St Peters choir will be singing carols from 3pm and Santa will be in his grotto.
