The event this year was very successful and hundreds of people joined Mayor David Hume, Councillors and Church Leaders in blessing of the Crib at Market Hill and then followed the band of the Salvation Army to the Public Gardens for the Annual Carol Service.
The 425 lit torches and 200 glo-sticks, provided free by Halstead Town Council, that were carried by those in the procession made an impressive sight - a truly festive beginning to the Christmas season.
A collection taken on the night for the Mayor's charities - The Essex Air Ambulance and Halstead Community First Responders - raised the magnificent sum of £789.05, Mayor Hume would like to thank all who contributed.
Mayor David Hume, Town Councillors and staff at Halstead Town Council wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year

Photographs supplied by Tony Sale Photography - www.tonysalephotography.co.uk