Fantastic creations illuminated Sheffield's night sky as a dazzling light parade snaked its way through the city.
Huge crowds turned out for the Parkwood Springs Lantern Procession on Saturday, October 14.
A samba band led the way as people carrying the handmade lanterns made their way from the car park through the woods to the viewing point looking out over Sheffield.
The procession began at dusk and by the time it concluded darkness had set in, showing off to their best effect the lanterns participants had crafted with the help of local artists Patrick Amber, Jo Veal and Carol Schofield.
There was also a fire display to round things off on an evening, organised by the Friends of Parkwood Springs, which brought the community together in spectacular style.
Louise Bull, co-chair of the friends group, said 800-900 people, including Sheffield Lord Mayor Councillor Colin Ross, had taken part in this year's parade.
She thanked everyone who helped to make it happen, from pupils at primary schools including Watercliffe Meadow and St Catherine's, who made the lanterns, to Sheffield City Council and the JG Graves Charitable Trust, which helped to fund the event.
She said: "One of the highlights was the 9m long frog lantern leaping across the Viewpoint where the procession was able to watch the sun setting and the lights coming on over the city.
"As they wended their way through the woods they passed glades full of magical butterflies, dancing owls, colourful insects and spectacular flowers before a magnificent finale by fire juggler Chris Marley."
Scenes for The Full Monty TV series had been filmed around Parkwood Springs and Mark Addy, who reprised his role as Dave Horsfall, said the old Ski Village site there was one of his favourite locations due to the stunning views across Sheffield.
These photos, shared by the friends group, capture all the fun of the lantern procession.
1. Fire display
The Parkwood Springs Lantern Procession through Sheffield attracted huge crowds, and there were some spectacular creations lighting up the night sky. Photo: Penny Philcox
2. Frog walk
The Parkwood Springs Lantern Procession through Sheffield attracted huge crowds, and there were some spectacular creations lighting up the night sky, like this frog. Photo: Penny Philcox
3. Family fun
The Parkwood Springs Lantern Procession through Sheffield attracted huge crowds, and there were some spectacular creations lighting up the night sky. Photo: Penny Philcox
4. Flight of the imagination
The Parkwood Springs Lantern Procession through Sheffield attracted huge crowds, and there were some spectacular creations lighting up the night sky. Photo: Penny Philcox