Deck the streets with boughs of fairy lights - 70 houses in Kesgrave have joined this year's festive lights trail.

Mum-of-two Frankie Nixon organised a Christmas light trail around Kesgrave last year to bring the community together after a tough time in lockdown.

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Light Trail organiser Frankie Nixon (middle) with family and friends before the switch onThe Kesgrave Light Trail organiser Frankie Nixon (middle) with family and friends before the switch on (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Inflatable figures are a popular sight outside Kesgrave houses this monthInflatable figures are a popular sight outside Kesgrave houses this month (Image: Archant)

And she wanted to make the occasion even bigger for 2021, planning a switch-on event on December 4, where Kesgrave houses lit up all at once.

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya DuncanThe Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya Duncan (Image: Archant)

Families were invited to the Rupert Fison Square ahead of the switch-on to enjoy some carol singing by the Kesgrave Singers, and the switch-on came at 6pm.

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Singers perform at the Festive Lights TrailThe Kesgrave Singers perform at the Festive Lights Trail (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Karson Parker and Lauren AdamsThe Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Karson Parker and Lauren Adams (Image: Archant)

Among the decorations are Santas, snowmen and giant polar bears.

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya DuncanThe Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya Duncan (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: A house all lit up for the Christmas Lights TrailA house all lit up for the Christmas Lights Trail (Image: Archant)

A map will be available from the Scout Hall for people hoping to see every participating home.

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya DuncanThe Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya Duncan (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya DuncanThe Kesgrave Christmas Lights Trail Byline: Sonya Duncan (Image: Archant)

In a video posted online, Frankie said: "I just want to thank everyone who is taking part and I hope that everybody goes out and enjoys the trail and has a wonderful Christmas."

Ipswich Star: A house all lit up for the Christmas Lights TrailA house all lit up for the Christmas Lights Trail (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Families turned out to see the switch-on eventFamilies turned out to see the switch-on event (Image: Archant)