Photographer Richard Ponter was on hand to capture images on the Friday night.
5. Whitby Christmas Festival
The lantern parade got the festival under way, 195012c | jpimediaresell Photo: Richard Ponter
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In pictures - Whitby's Christmas Festival gets crowds in festive mood
By Duncan Atkins
Published 19th Nov 2019, 18:00 BST
Updated 19th Nov 2019, 18:00 BST
Whitby Town Council organised a fantastic Christmas Festival weekend to launch the festive season in town.