Over 60,000 people packed Orchard Road Friday evening for an annual Christmas street party called "Celebrate Christmas in Singapore".
And even a late afternoon downpour did not dampen the revellers' spirits.
From 1pm on Friday till 1am on Saturday, Orchard Road was turned into a pedestrian-only street, where human traffic took over motor traffic.
Organisers expect more than 60,000 people to visit the street celebration.
Lighted floats dotted the main street, drawing trigger-happy crowds. And just outside Ion Orchard, a group of line-dancers showed off some nifty moves, while others quickly got into the spirit of things.
This is the sixth year that the street celebration is being held, and it is supported by the National Council of Churches.
For Christians, December 25 marks the birth of Christ. But Christmas also became a festive holiday, embraced by many, for other reasons. After all, this is the season of giving.
And so, it was perhaps not surprising that the biggest mass celebration on Friday night was held in the shopping heart of Singapore.
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