It was hardly a postcard Christmas setting, but the crowds braving Storm Deirdre's lashing wind and rain certainly made Bamber Bridge feel festive.
People gathered at St Aidan’s Church, in Longworth Street, before the ‘walking nativity’ set off at around 2pm today.
All pictures by Rob Lock.
The free event was organised by churches in Bamber Bridge and supported by South Ribble Council, and saw children from several schools act out the traditional Christmas tale complete with donkeys.
It featured a play that included angels, shepherds, kings, as well as a stable, a star, and, of course, a newborn child.
After setting off, the performance proceeded along Station Road.
The walk was just over half a mile into the centre of Bamber Bridge, with stops along the way for the nativity scenes to be acted out.
There was also a performance from the childrens choir, while stewards were on hand to guide the way along the wheelchair and buggy-friendly route.
The choir sang as part of this afternoon's performance
