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    GALLERY: Huge turn out for Knaresborough's Bright Friday

    by Lauren Ryan

    | 03 Dec, 2024
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    Hundreds of people celebrated Bright Friday in Knaresborough on November 29.

    The annual event established by Knaresborough Town Council in 2016 is regarded as the antidote to the excessive consumerism of Black Friday, which takes place on the same day each year.

    It is all about celebrating community, local businesses and the true spirit of Christmas.

    The night started with a lantern parade from the war memorial in the castle grounds to Market Place.

    Father Christmas then arrived to officially switch-on the Christmas tree lights in the packed Market Place. Carols followed, before the rain arrived.

    See the photos below:

    All images by Gerard Binks. 

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    The lantern parade arrives in the Market Place.

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    Team Rector of Knaresborough Garry Hinchcliffe with his lantern

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    The Bright Friday lantern parade sets off

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    Maria Toma with fairy light ballons

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    The lantern parade sets off

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    Town Cryer Mark Hunter, Knaresborough Town Mayor Margy Longhurst and Town Cryer Consort Andrea Hunter with lanterns

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    The lantern parade arrives in the Market Place.

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    The Christmas tree in Knaresborough market square. Image: Gerard Binks

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    In Ripon, the lights have been switched on by Father Christmas.

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