Truro City of Lights parade postponed due to bad weather

Truro's famous City of Lights procession has been postponed due to forecast bad weather.

Hundreds of schoolchildren and adults take part in the annual parade, which was due to take place on Wednesay 22 November.

It also draws in thousands of visitors from across Cornwall. The organisers say they have no choice

Organisers fear this week's bad weather could put big and small sculptures at risk. Credit: ITV West Country
Thousands of people turned out to watch last year's procession. Credit: ITV West Country

The city's Christmas lights will now be turned on during the Reindeer Parade on Wednesday 29 November. The big switch on will take place at 6.45pm in Victoria Square.

WATCH: Truro City of Lights procession 2016

This magnificent display dates from 2015. Organisers hope the event in January will be just as splendid. Credit: ITV West Country