PORTISHEAD got ready for Christmas with the lights switch-on event on Monday, November 25.

The event started at 5.40pm and also included a firework display at 6.45pm

As explained on the official website, Portishead Christmas Lights is run by volunteers who are committed not only to make Portishead as festive as possible, but to be the best in the West in the category of 'Town Christmas Lights'.

Portishead Christmas Lights Committee was formed in 1974 when what was the council then, was taken over by Woodsprings which would later become North Somersert Council.

The gallery shows some photographs from the evening. All photos taken by Alan Harrison.