THOUSANDS of festive shoppers flooded into Frinton for a taste of Christmas at the town’s annual late-night shopping event.

Connaught Avenue was packed with stalls, traders and entertainment on Friday last week for the special event.

Shops stayed open late into the evening and festive refreshments were served, while musical groups filled the air with carols.

Santa paraded down the avenue in a vintage open-top Alvis car, flanked by American sheriff cruisers.

See the full spread of pics in the Frinton & Walton Gazette, out now.