IN PICTURES: Rain fails to dampen Christmas spirit at Scarborough Sparkle

Scarborough Sparkle returned to bring festive fun for all ages at the Open Air Theatre over the weekend.

The much-loved event saw a host of attractions including funfair rides, food stalls and stage performances to usher in the festive season.

North Bay Railway transported people to the event, and a free bus service by Shoreline Suncruisers brought visitors from around the town.

North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for arts and culture, Cllr Simon Myers, said: “Scarborough Sparkle is a magical and enchanting wonderland, sure to get everybody into the festive spirit and offers entertainment for people of all ages.”

Local schools formed choirs to perform during the event and a lantern parade by Animated Objects got Sparkle underway on Friday evening.

Photographer Richard Ponter braved the rain on Saturday evening to capture the Scarborough Sparkle magic.