Getting merry! Revellers absorb the festive ambiance as they head out for workplace Christmas events and boozy dos forward of ‘Mad Friday’

Revellers have been pictured soaking up the festive atmosphere as they head out for office Christmas parties ahead of ‘Mad Friday’.

Swigging from open bottles of prosecco on the streets of Leeds, Brits were seen packing out pubs last night.

A variety of outfits – including elf costumes and fake Santa beards – were also on display.

The festive cheer comes ahead of ‘Mad Friday’, the last Friday before Christmas where many revellers celebrate with one too many drinks.

The day has become so notorious, however, that it has even earned the nickname ‘Black Eye Friday’. 

It is known as being one of the NHS‘s busiest days of the year for treating alcohol-related illness and injury.

LEEDS: Two revellers swig from a bottle of prosecco on the streets of Leeds

LEEDS: An array of Christmas outfits were seen last night, including these four dressed as Santa’s and elves

NEWCASTLE: Last night’s partying came ahead of ‘Mad Friday’, the last Friday before Christmas

CARDIFF: Revellers enjoy the Christmas spirit in Cardiff City Centre

CARDIFF: ‘Mad Friday’ is known as being one of the NHS’s busiest days of the year for treating alcohol-related illness and injury

LEEDS: Christmas party revellers take to the streets of Leeds in their Santa hats

CARDIFF: Two revellers pictured on the streets of Cardiff last night, with one dressed as a turkey