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Check out this 360-degree video of Wolverhampton's Christmas lights switch-on - with 360-degree photo and picture gallery

Thousands of people turned out to see the Wolverhampton Christmas lights switch-on last night - joined by Wolves stars Danny Batth and Carl Ikeme.

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Doreen Tipton and CBeebies character Boj also braved the cold and rain for the city centre switch-on, which took place at 6.30pm.

They were ably assisted by Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Barry Findlay, Mayoress Margaret Findlay and Santa.

The spectacular switch-on, which was hosted by Free Radio, was one of six taking place throughout Wolverhampton in the coming days.

The five other evenings of festive celebrations take place in Wednesfield, Bilston, Tettenhall, Bantock Park and at Northycote Farm, where lights are to be switched on by Santa and Councillor Findlay, with lots more free family entertainment on offer at each event.

People can catch the lights being switched on at Wednesfield High Street tomorrow, in Bilston on Church Street on Friday, on Saturday at Upper Green in Tettenhall and Sunday at Bantock Park on Finchfield Road.

The final switch on is at Northycote Farm on December 3 when St Peter's Collegiate Church Choir will sing carols from 3pm and Santa will be in his grotto.

Earlier in the day visitors can join the Friends of Northycote at their annual star dedication from 12pm.

Then, on December 4, Northycote will continue its festivities with a Christmas fair and children's activities.

Entry to all events is free.

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