Thousands of people gathered in the centre of Truro for the City of Lights parade on Wednesday.

The streets were jam packed for the spectacular parade that also coincided with the switching on of the city’s Christmas lights.

The torch lit festival that made its way through the city centre, displaying works of all shapes and sizes made by various schools and colleges from the area.

Also on offer was the biggest samba showcase in the SouthWest, performing dancers providing a vibrant display to accompany the music. See picture gallery link below