A feast of festive fun was on offer at Cromer on Saturday, when a five-day Christmas festival came to a close with an illuminated procession followed by a grand switch-on ceremony.

North Norfolk News: Smiles all round at Cromer Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSmiles all round at Cromer Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Attractions in the town centre included a Christmas tree festival at the parish church, a street market, and a Santa's grotto in Cromer parish hall.

Festival-goers also had a chance to meet a couple of real-life reindeer, and vote for the winners of a shop window competition.

North Norfolk News: Cromer town crier Mark Northway on stage with Father Christmas at the town's Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELLCromer town crier Mark Northway on stage with Father Christmas at the town's Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Much-loved Norfolk comedian Olly Day and his fellow Cromer Pier Christmas show star Mark James were joined on stage for the switch-on by Father Christmas, town crier Mark Northway and local youngsters incluing six-year-old Benny Pitcher, who last week turned on the festive lights at Holt and Sheringham.

Mr Day, who has taken part in the event for the past 11 years, said: "It's a great joy to be able to spend two months of every year in Cromer, I feel part of the community and the Christmas festival is a real highlight."

North Norfolk News: Kevin Pitcher with his six-year-old son Benny, who helped turn on the Christmas lights at Cromer.Photo: KAREN BETHELL.Kevin Pitcher with his six-year-old son Benny, who helped turn on the Christmas lights at Cromer.Photo: KAREN BETHELL. (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Sheringham Salvation Army band entertaining crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSheringham Salvation Army band entertaining crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Pier show star Olly Day entertaining crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELLPier show star Olly Day entertaining crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Cromer Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELLCromer Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Pier show star Olly Day entertaining crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELLPier show star Olly Day entertaining crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Carol singers entertaining the crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELLCarol singers entertaining the crowds at Cromer Christmas festival.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Christmas trees on display in Cromer parish church.Photo: KAREN BETHELLChristmas trees on display in Cromer parish church.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Smiles all round at Cromer Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELLSmiles all round at Cromer Christmas lights switch-on.Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)