BRITS braved the rain for a festive blowout on Friday to kick off the Christmas celebrations.
Revellers across the country armed themselves with umbrellas as they hit the city to unfold some festive cheer.
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Merry partygoers donned Christmas jumpers and Santa hats to preserve heat on the chilly night of Christmas Eve Eve.
It marks the begin of the bumper Financial institution Vacation weekend that can see the eggnog flowing from begin to end.
Bars and pubs in Leeds, Newcastle and different main cities have been packed to the rafters.
It appears there will likely be loads of sore heads doing their last-minute wrapping tomorrow, as Brits downed drinks on Friday.
There have been a couple of mischievous elves pictured larking round with their buddies in Leeds.
They refused to let the rain put a dampener on the Mad Friday booze fest and nonetheless dressed to impress.
Two joyful ladies have been seen donning crimson and white whereas dancing in the downpour.
A bunch of lads have been additionally pictured wanting prepared for Father Christmas of their festive get-ups.
And one other chipped twosome went all out with their outfits – sporting Santa hats whereas one wore a wacky yuletide go well with.
However punters in Newcastle have been eager not to let the northern occasion spot outdo them.
One girl was so decided not to be outshined, she pulled out her gymnast expertise whereas in heeled boots.
The fun-loving reveled kicked her leg up in the air as she smiled along with her two glammed-up pals.
Gaggles of ladies received their glad rags on for the booze up and even endured the chilly to get their legs out.
They strutted by means of the metropolis arm in arm whereas heading to occasion the night time away on the Toon – whereas taking a quick shelter from the rain.
One bloke appear unphased by the depressing climate and managed to discover time to cease and flex his muscle groups whereas sporting an cute Rudolph jumper.
One other trio have been eager to show they have been in the Christmas spirit as they excitedly posed for an image.
The women have been wrapped up for Mad Friday and protected their hairstyles with foolish Santa hats.
Nearly all of the nation will likely be dealt a cloudy and moist Christmas Day – with snow solely anticipated to fall in Scotland.
Heavy downpours across the UK this weekend are threatening to dampen festive spirits, with rainfall of up to 30mm forecast.
The moist circumstances are set to proceed into the weekend and trigger difficult driving circumstances, with a danger of floor water build-up.
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