Halstead Torchlight Procession returns after year out

The procession has been a popular event in previous years in the town, with hundreds of people coming for decades.

The Halstead Torchlight Procession in 2012

2016's Torchlight Procession

The procession was axed last year due to covid.

Many members of the community and surrounding areas were eager to come again this year.

2019 was the last Procession before its return this year

This year, starting at the top of the High Street, those taking part held flaming torches, lights and glowsticks as they made their way around the town.

Following a blessing of the crib around the Christmas Tree at Market Hill, the procession walked down the High Street.

Then they made their way to Bridge Street and Trinity Street before arriving at the Halstead public gardens.

Here there was the town’s annual carol service, to which many enjoyed and got involved with.

Collections were also taken for the mayor’s charity.

Members of the public gathered in Halstead Public Gardens (Pic Danny Kench)

Hundreds once again turned up for the famous event (Pic Danny Kench)

Residents marched through the High Street with their torches (Pic Danny Kench)