MALDON High Street was transformed into a winter wonderland as the town celebrated Christmas.
After abandoning the age-old Victorian evenings last year, the town decided to recreate a traditional festive feeling with hand-made gift stalls, a Santa's grotto and Carol singing.
Brian Farrington, one of the night's organisers, who also runs the town's mud race, said: "The event went really well considering it was the first time we had organised it.
"We wanted to bring a traditional Christmas feeling back to the town, the event was a real community effort.
"Lots of local organisations were involved and it seemed from the feedback we've received everyone had a great time."
Last year's "Making Maldon Magical" event received stark criticism, so the pressure was on to make this year's festivities extra special.
Mr Farrington added: "There was a little apprehension of how this year's event would be received but everyone did a fantastic job and it seemed to be received well."
Mary Powell, who runs Emporium in the High Street with husband Graham, said: "We were delighted with the event.
"There was a good number of shoppers and visitors, an excellent atmosphere, lots of lovely local stalls, and entertainment, including carol singing, and very good trade.
" I really hope that we can build upon this for next year."
