FESTIVE celebrations continued in this Vale town considered one of the most picturesque in Wales, with hundreds coming onto the streets for the Christmas Extravaganza and festival.

Put on in association with Penarth Business Group, the festival ran from 3pm to 7pm, with food stalls set up on the town’s Windsor Road and Glebe Street and activities for the kids.

There was also late night shopping and live music.

Penarth Times: The festival was in the town's streets on December 14 The festival was in the town's streets on December 14 (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: Kids could post a letter to Santa! Pictured: Eshan and MayaKids could post a letter to Santa! Pictured: Eshan and Maya (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: Kids writing their letters to SantaKids writing their letters to Santa (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: Archie and Arlo in the festive moodArchie and Arlo in the festive mood (Image: Newsquest)

Local English and Maths tutor Kip McGrath set up a write letter to Santa table, with a post box included so kids could send their letters to the big man himself!

Crepe Escape, butchers Farmers Pantry and Lucies Bakes provided food for the occasion including hot rolls and Lucies’ famous cakes (with a large queue round her stall).

Penarth Times: There was late night shopping including at Gwil's Emporium on Glebe StreetThere was late night shopping including at Gwil's Emporium on Glebe Street (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: Delicious cakes on offerDelicious cakes on offer (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: Cakes by Lucie were very popularCakes by Lucie were very popular (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: The mayor was there. Pictured with Holly and TravisThe mayor was there. Pictured with Holly and Travis (Image: Newsquest)

Popular tapas restaurant Bar 44 was also around to offer samples of their twist on the traditional mulled wine.

Business Group chair John Davies said it was great to see so many people coming into town and supporting local businesses.

“This was a nice example of the town’s businesses working together, not just to provide late night shopping, but to offer a shopping experience,” said Mr Davies.

“Penarth is a great place to visit at Christmas, and throughout the year there's always something going on.”

Penarth Times: Businesses came together to offer late night shopping and the public respondedBusinesses came together to offer late night shopping and the public responded (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: Even Minnie was outEven Minnie was out (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: And the HillbergsAnd the Hillbergs (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Times: The team from Farmer's Pantry providing hot foodThe team from Farmer's Pantry providing hot food (Image: Newsquest)

Penarth Christmas lights switch on success and brass bands in the streets

Penarth has had an eventful Christmas so far.

Penarth Times: BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans turned on the town's lightsBBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans turned on the town's lights (Image: Newsquest)

The town's Christmas lights were switched on by none other than BBC weatherman and endurance drummer Owain Wyn Evans.

And on December 12, churches in the area came together to provide a brass band and singers singing hymns in the street in a lovely festive touch.

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