It’s Christmas in Burgess Hill ran from 11am to 5.30pm in Church Walk and featured fairground rides, food stalls, games, children’s crafts and lots of live music.
Kids were also able to meet several Star Wars characters thanks to the Imperial Outlanders patrolling the site.
The stars of Burgess Hill Theatre Club’s panto Jack and the Beanstalk joined in the fun too, and Mid Sussex’s own Spiderman and Community Hero Kieran Thompson made a special appearance.
Burgess Hill town mayor Anne Eves turned the lights on at 5pm after a thrilling countdown.
This was followed by a spectacular LED dance and hula-hooping display by the Scarlet Elves.
13. Seal of approval
The festive event gets two thumbs up from this young attendee. Picture: Steve Robards, SR2111211.
14. Panto stars
The stars of Burgess Hill Theatre Club's Jack and the Beanstalk. Picture: Steve Robards, SR2111211.
15. Crowds
Lots of people packed into Church Walk to see the Christmas lights come on. Picture: Steve Robards, SR2111211.
16. Heroes
Burgess Hill town mayor Anne Eves with the Community Heroes. Picture: Steve Robards, SR2111211.