Oxford Christmas Light Festival switched its focus last year away from the city centre to local neighbourhoods and that will continue this year in four hubs across the city.
Here we look at city centre celebrations from 2019.
That year, a giant party took over the city centre, themed around 'discovery' to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landings.
Organisers and participants struck lucky, as the rain held off for a lantern parade on the Friday evening, with school children and community groups taking part in the march, which started at the Covered Market.
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At the same time, the city's Christmas light and sound installations were switched on.
Lanterns for the parade were made with the help of Fusion Arts, in a series of workshops.
Organisers estimated that more than 425 lanterns were made for the parade, with thousands of people attending.
A festive market on Broad Street featured live music, performances and free activities for revellers.
Other hubs of activity throughout the weekend included Bonn Square and Gloucester Green.
Among the major light installations was Illuminating Oxford in the city centre, with works inspired by the university's museums' collection projected onto historic buildings.
Some of the city's most iconic buildings joined the festival, including the Museum of Natural History which hosted Friday night tours, talks, activities, music and dances.
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There was also a sound installation inspired by inspired by astronomy and the anniversary of the first moon landings by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in 1969.
The installation was triggered by a live performance, along with images of galaxies projected onto buildings.
In Broad Street, a group of large stag puppets, called 'Ghost Caribou' performed dances for visitors.
Other performers included bands, soloists, and choral groups, alongside street dancers, actors and entertainers.
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Among the street musicians were drum ensemble Spark! who mesmerised onlookers with their brightly lit instruments.
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