PHOTOS: twinkling show for Carlisle Christmas lights

Around 10,000 people were there. Credit: ITV Border

Around 10,000 people braved the weather to watch Carlisle's Christmas lights being switched on.

It was a star-studded event, with Britain's Got Talent winners Collabro performing:

Old Men Dancing also performed. Credit: ITV Border

Around 10,000 people packed into the city centre. Credit: ITV Border

The rain couldn't dampen people's spirits. Credit: ITV Border