Horse riders braved the murky weather to spread some festive joy this Christmas Eve.
McGuinness' Higher Tongs Farm in Smithills held its annual Christmas Trot today, December 24, a popular tradition in Bolton.
Riders got into the Christmas spirit, from being dressed as a turkey or Father Christmas to wearing seasonal pyjamas and elf costumes, as well as some draping their horses in matching outfits.
They rode out into Barrow Bridge.
Riders take part in a themed trek every Halloween and Christmas, and have started doing Easter ride-outs more recently.
Organiser, Jane Brooks, said: "We just like to go around. We have been doing it for five years now, it is just a bit of fun for us, camaraderie.
"They love it, I go past and they are all smiling, it makes them happy. Sometimes people will say it makes their day.
"I make a few of the costumes, like the turkey dinner, but some of these ladies making their outfits are competitive!
"It is just nice, all the build up, chatting about it."
She spoke about why they started it, saying: "My daughter was younger and we used to dress up, but then people came and joined in.
"It got bigger and bigger, and now everyone is really involved."
The farm held its Halloween hack in October, which included a headless horseman, Batman character Harley Quinn and Cruella Deville.
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Bolton has had numerous Christmas events on this festive period.
The 'Put Big Light On' festival took place in town earlier this month, with Northern Lights-inspired displays in Victoria Square.
Over at AO, their employees unwrapped £20k in gifts at their Christmas party, with a Westhoughton man winning £5k.
Asian Elders held their annual Christmas party on December 12, with guests being treated to food, a catwalk, music, dancing and an embroidery competition.
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