Twickenham residents flooded the high street on Friday (24 November) to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.

The event began at Twickenham Green, with Santa giving out presents to the children.

There were also carols being performed by the choir from Twickenham Green Baptist Church.

The choir from Twickenham Green Baptist Church sung carols before the tree lights were swiched on. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).

The choir then turned on the lights on the Twickenham Green Christmas tree.

The first tree turned on was the one on Twickenham Green. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).

The events then proceeded to move on to Heath Road, where more carols were sung and the tree at the Mazda Garage was lit.

Indian restaurant Shuili, was giving out free nonalcoholic mulled wine.

Indian restaurant Shuili, was giving out free nonalcoholic mulled wine at the second tree. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).

Church Street was lined with stalls from the local shops and restaurants, selling homemade Christmas gifts, food and mulled wine.

Church Street was bustling with stalls. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).

At the main stage, on the corner of Church Street and King Street, there were performances, including from a brass band.

There were live performances on the stage. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls

The main lights on King Street were switched on at 6pm by Cllr Julia Cambridge.

The crowd waiting for the lights to be turned on. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).