Dachshunds sporting Santa suits, elf costumes and Christmas tree hats took to the streets of London in the annual Hyde Park Sausage Dog Walk.

Owners and their sausage dogs came together donning festive fancy dress to celebrate the season.

One dog wore a green Santa suit for the festive walk around Hyde Park (Aaron Chown/PA)

One sausage dog carried a mini Santa Claus on his back (Aaron Chown/PA)

This dachshund was dressed in a full body Santa suit for the walk (Aaron Chown/PA)

Red was a popular colour this year with many four-legged friends suited up in Santa capes and hoods.

Red was a popular colour at the annual Hyde Park Sausage Dog Walk (Aaron Chown/PA)

Three dachshunds in Santa outfits and matching bonnets at the walk (Aaron Chown/PA)

Santa suits were a popular choice among sausage dog owners (Aaron Chown/PA)

One dog was dressed in a classic elf suit while a pair of canines wore matching Christmas tree hats topped with a yellow star.

One canine was dressed in an elf suit for the annual Hyde Park Sausage Dog Walk (Aaron Chown/PA)

Two dachshunds wear matching Christmas tree hats (Aaron Chown/PA)

Others were styled in sparkling, blue tinsel wrapped around their neck.

This sausage dog was styled in blue tinsel (Aaron Chown/PA)

Meanwhile, others opted for a more subdued look choosing cosy, tasteful Christmas jumpers.

This dachshund appears unsure about what its costume is meant to be (Aaron Chown/PA)

Some sausage dogs wore Christmas jumpers for the annual Hyde Park Walk (Aaron Chown/PA)

Prizes for the top three best-dressed dogs will be awarded at the Physical Energy statue in Kensington Gardens.