CHRISTMAS revellers have donned their glad rags and colourful festive jumpers for a boozed-up night on the town.
Brits are set to sink 40 million pints tonight, nicknamed 'Mad Friday', as the country celebrates the countdown to the big day.
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Glamorous women took to the streets of Leeds in stunning gowns and heels as they made their way to and from festive parties last night Credit: NB PRESS LTD 8
Others were pictured wearing their most ridiculous Christmas jumpers - including a football-themed Santa and gingerbread cardigan Credit: NB PRESS LTD 8
One group of rowdy men bared all as they appeared to battle with security outside a club in the city centre Credit: NB PRESS LTD
Glamorous women took to the streets of Leeds in stunning gowns and heels as they made their way to and from festive parties last night.
One group of rowdy men bared all as they appeared to battle with security outside a club in the city centre.
Meanwhile, others were pictured wearing their most ridiculous Christmas jumpers - including a football-themed Santa and gingerbread cardigan.
Cold temperatures didn't put revellers off a night on the town as Storm Pia wreaked havoc on transport around the country.
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Strong winds blasted most of the country until 9pm as felled trees blocked roads, dozens of flights were grounded and trains were cancelled.
Ambulance services are today gearing up for their biggest night of the year as drunken revellers are expected to start brawls and pass out.
Some 25 million pints will be drunk in pubs, with 15 million more at home, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.
And, during the entire week, Brits are expected to down 150 million pints in total.
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Susan Taylor, head of policy at alcohol harm campaign group Balance, said: “Paramedics, police and A&E are flat out with winter pressures and will have to deal with the inevitable impact of people drinking up to a couple of weeks’ worth of alcohol in one night."
It will be the "first proper Christmas since 2019", according to pub group Fuller's chief executive Simon Emeny.
It comes after an expert revealed what your favourite Christmas drink says about you.
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Women braved the low temperatures in plunging tops and bare legs Credit: NB PRESS LTD 8
Pals were in great spirits as they wore their best Christmas jumpers Credit: NB PRESS LTD 8
One woman appeared to lost balance as two men tussled behind her Credit: NB PRESS LTD 8
Women donned sparkling dresses for their Christmas parties Credit: NB PRESS LTD 8
Revellers wore their glad rags for the night out Credit: NB PRESS LTD