Mayor lights festive beacon
After the ceremony a crowd of 300 townsfolk congregated at The Dell for a spectacular firework display and bonfire.
Atop the fire was an effigy of Mrs Twit, from Roald Dahl's book The Twits, created by pupils from Telscombe Cliffs Primary School.
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Hide AdSteve Keogh, the town council's leisure and amenity manager, said: 'The fireworks display was outstanding and there was a fantastic festive atmosphere.
'Father Christmas made an appearance and everybody had a great time.'
The Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club provided Christmas music and popcorn for the crowds and the town council, which organised the event, gave free glow-sticks to youngsters.