THE Christmas spirit was in full effect in Leigh on Friday as crowds flocked to see a Yuletide Procession. Click here for our picture gallery

The parade started at the junction of Leigh Road with Kings Road then travelled along Leigh Road and Broadway before finishing in Broadway West.

There was also a Christmas market place in Elm Road, a festive window competition and entertainment areas at a number of shops.

A fairground also featured in the car park behind the Grand.

There was also a Haart of Leigh Santa Awards for the two best entrants into the Yuletide Procession.