CHRISTMAS lights have been put up in George Square. 

With the Christmas Day less than eight weeks away, council workers have decorated the city centre square with festive lights shaped like Christmas trees and snowflakes. 

We previously reported the annual Christmas light switch-on will take place on Sunday, November 17. 

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(Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) The event, hosted by Glasgow Loves Christmas will run from 5pm to 7pm. 

The ballot to apply for free tickets was open from Wednesday, October 2 until Sunday, October 6. 

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(Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Lucky ticket holders will be treated to a preview of the Pavilion’s hilarious panto Beauty and the Beastie, with cast members headlining a packed programme of merriment, including live music and sing-alongs.

Attendees will also see the City Chambers bathed in light during a 30-minute, state-of-the-art, lighting and projection show.

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Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, said: "The nights may be getting darker, but they provide a stunning backdrop for Glasgow’s spectacular Christmas Lights.

"Our switching on ceremony is a firm favourite in our cultural calendar, marking the countdown to Christmas. Fairy lights and a beautiful projection show will illuminate the City Chambers every night from November 17.

"Welcoming everyone into the heart of the city this festive season.”