Boozed-up revellers kick-off Christmas party season with drunken tears, tantrums and fancy dress in Birmingham
PAUL MILES
BOOZY Brummies took to the streets last night as they kicked off the Christmas party season.
Hundreds of drunken revellers packed out the cities bars and clubs with many clad in seasonal Christmas outfits including elf costumes, Santa hats - and an inflatable unicorn.
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A reveller gets leary after sinking some seasonal spiritsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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One girl decided to ditch the traditional Christmas costume for an inflatable ride along unicorn insteadCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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After a boozy night of drinking two revellers prepare to get stuck into a takeawayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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One punter is snapped squaring up to other revellers following a night of heavy drinkingCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Half-cut party-goers were snapped in the city centre getting festive with some struggling to keep up with pace, having to steady themselves on concrete bollards and others caught phoning friends for a reassuring word.
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Three girls opt for a cheeky Christmas costume as they get into the seasonal spiritCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A woman leans on her friend as the party carried on throughout the night in Birmingham city centreCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A boozed up woman leans for support outside a Wetherspoon pub in BirminghamCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A busker gets more then he bargained for when he is filmed by two girls on their phones and also sang alongCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A group of girls get into the festive spirit as they head out for a night on the tiles in Birmingham with some donning a Santa hatCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Two friends embrace each other as the boozy seasonal fun became too much for someCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A woman is supported by a group of friends following a boozy night out in the city centreCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Many revellers dressed to impress as the Christmas party season got underwayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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One party goer gets distracted on her phone after a boozy night outCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Revellers were also caught drinking on the streets as they enjoyed the festive funCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Fancy dress was the theme of the night with some opting for less traditional seasonal outfitsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A woman gets her balance on a concrete bollard as she is supported by a shoeless friend on their way homeCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Three party goers get into the Christmas spirit with bars and clubs across Birmingham packed outCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A girl dressed as an elf looks slightly worse for wear as she phones a friendCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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One Scrooge failed to get in the festive spirit as he was snapped squaring up to other revellersCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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An emotional woman is caught crying as the boozy night out becomes too much to handleCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
For some the festive fun was cut short as some punters squared up to each other but largely it was a night of fun and frolic as Christmas fever took hold.
