Around 3,500 people turned out to welcome Santa Claus and his reindeer to Aberdare on November 27.
Children enjoyed funfair rides and visits to Santa’s grotto, and there was street entertainment at the Library square.
Schoolboy Tom Fitzgerald, aged 10, of Penarth switched on the town’s Christmas lights after winning a competition run by Real Radio and Rhondda Cynon Taf Events team, who organised the free festivities.
Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Mayor, Cllr Robert Smith, said: “It was wonderful to see so many people of all ages turn out on a cold and rainy night to enjoy the festivities.
“Many thanks to Tom for travelling up from Penarth to switch on the Christmas lights.”
