Crowds gather at Liverpool's waterfront for first day of River of Light 2023
The light festival is back this year with some new attractions too
This year's River of Light festival opened to the public tonight as crowds gathered at Liverpool's waterfront.
There are 12 artworks in total, created by artists from all over the world. The artworks will all light up each night during the festival from 5pm-9pm.
For 2023, the festival will run from tonight until November 5. It is a free event with the trail completely self-guided meaning visitors can explore each artwork at their own pace and direction.
Artworks can be found across the city centre including in Derby Square, Royal Albert Dock and Exchange Flags Square. This year, River of Light will have 'Quiet Hour' sessions. These sessions will take place on Sunday, October 29 and Wednesday, November 1 from 4pm-5pm.
If you're thinking of visiting this year's River of Light, you can find our full guide here to help plan your visit. You can also read what our reporter Christopher Megrath thought of his visit during last night's press preview here.
Below, we have rounded-up some photographs which show how much the crowds enjoyed tonight's opening event.
Parents Rob and Hannah with Lydia and Susie on the first day of the River of Light illuminated artwork trail in Liverpool city centre this evening
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Crowds on the first day of the River of Light illuminated artwork trail in Liverpool city centre this evening
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Evelyn, 2, interacts with the Glow installation on the first day of the River of Light illuminated artwork trail in Liverpool city centre this evening
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