Record numbers of people flocked to see Alsager's Christmas lights switch on last night (Sunday).

A huge turnout saw a new-look event which included two live perforances from singer and musician, Jon Stevens opening the event at 3.30 pm followed by powerhouse vocalist Ben Staz then DJ Dan on the stage.

Jon Stevens on stage at yesterday's lights switch on. (Photo: Nub News)

This year the stage was sponsored by estate agents, Stephenson Browne in Alsager, who handed out goody bags and also joined the Round Table chairman Daz Antrobus and others on stage for the countdown.

Crowds flocked to see the array of stalls both inside Alsager Civic an also along Lawton Road and Sandbach Road South.

Fairground rides and entertainment were part of yesteday's event. (Photo: Nub News)

Alsager Town Council clerk, Julie Mason gave a speech which included thanking Alsager Round Table for organising the event before Santa and Cranberry Academy pupil Lacey Boulton swtiched the lights on at 6 pm.

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