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Hundreds join in annual festive elf parade

Two smiling stilt walkers - a man and woman - posing for the camera. They are dressed as elves in red and white stripey jumpers and carrying giant lollypops.
Lots of people dressed as elves in green and red costumes with pointy hats
Hundreds of people donned festive outfits for the annual Elf Parade in Weymouth.
The parade was held on Saturday, ahead of the town's Christmas lights switch on.

People in Weymouth have been getting into the festive spirit with an elf parade, ahead of the town's Christmas lights switch on.

Hundreds of people in fancy dress descended on the town centre for the festivities on Saturday, which have become an annual fixture.

The parade was part of a day of elf-themed fun, including face painting, gingerbread decorating and hat-making workshops.

A live music stage hosted entertainment throughout the day before the Christmas lights switch-on at 17:00 GMT.

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