Shrewsbury in festive mood for Carols in The Square
Shrewsbury got into the spirit of Christmas as hundreds of people gathered in the town's Square to take part in the annual festive concert.
There was music for all the family at the popular Carols in The Square event on Wednesday evening, which was hosted by BBC Shropshire's Eric Smith.
Entertainment was provided by Shrewsbury Brass Band, with members of Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir leading the crowds with renditions of classic Christmas carols including Once in Royal David’s City, The First Noel and Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
Many were huddled under umbrellas but the rain did not put a dampener on the concert which took part under the twinkling Christmas lights.
Victoria McCabe, who plays Princess Jasmine in the pantomime Aladdin which is on at Theatre Severn, said: "This is my fourth year in the Shrewsbury pantomime and Carols in the Square is always a highlight for me. We get to wrap up warm and join the people of Shrewsbury for a good sing-a-long. There is always a magical atmosphere and it really gets you in to the festive spirit and even more excited for Christmas."
Late night shoppers were also able to take part as the show was live streamed in the town's Market Hall, which stayed open late for people to pick up last minute presents.
Anyone who could not make it into the town centre could watch from the comfort of their own home, too.
Many of the town's independent retailers stayed open in support of the concert which is managed by Shrewsbury Town Council and has become one of the most popular events in the town's festive calendar.
