THE countdown to Christmas has begun - and it got off to a spectacular start in Newport on Saturday.
The city's Countdown to Christmas event featured music, festivities and fireworks - while rugby stars Aaron Wainwright and Cory Hill flipped the switch to light up the city.
Click through the gallery above to see a full collection of pictures from the festive fun.
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