It’s doubtful there’s ever been a bigger crowd at Belleville’s Myers Pier and Jane Forrester Park.

Thousands turned out Friday night for the annual Festival of Lights ceremony, the city’s official kick-off

to the Christmas holiday season.

Photos can be seen below.

Mayor of Belleville Neil Ellis (left) and Chair of the city’s Lighting Display Committee Councillor Garnet Thompson.

The Belleville Choral Society provided Christmas entertainment.

Belleville Festival of Lights sponsor board.

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