After years of negotiations, debates and even a General Election over Brexit, the UK will officially be leaving the European Union tonight.

Although Big Ben will not bong at 11pm to mark the UK’s departure from the EU, it has been revealed that Government buildings will be lit up in red, white and blue while Downing Street will be illuminated in a Brexit themed light.

Across Watford – a constituency that voted to leave the EU by 0.6 of a per cent- people have also said what they will be getting up to mark the biggest political event so far this century.

Some will be partying to celebrate the occasion. Jonny Mickelburgh wrote on Facebook: “Going to party in parliament square and get absolutely smashed.”

Barry-Janice Forbes added that it would be a “bloody good day” and that he had flags and fireworks at the ready to mark the historic day.

Others thought that leaving the EU should constitute some form of holiday. Nick Jenner said January 31 should be known as ‘Brexit day’, while Paul Kiff wrote on Facebook that it should be a national holiday “like American Independence Day”.

But Remainers in the town have also shared their views, with Angela Gale writing on Facebook: “We will just all have to deal with the consequences.”

And David Gaskin wrote “Brexit Feckit, we should stay in Europe” ahead of the UK leaving the EU.

Politicians have also spoken out over the UK’s impending departure.

Dean Russell, MP for the town, said it would be a “historic day” for the country that will end four years of division.

He added: “I will be having a pint locally after a day of meetings in Watford.

“As somebody that voted to Leave, I want to celebrate the new opportunities that lie ahead and now is the time to look to the future.

“I know that some people will not want to mark the occasion, but tomorrow is an opportunity to end the era of divisiveness and enter an era of decisiveness. I hope we can all raise a glass to that.”

Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning said that during the evening he will be with family and eating a curry.

He continued: “This is a momentous day in the life of this country and I am thrilled that we are finally leaving the EU.

“People have waited a long time for this and now it is finally happening.”

But Watford Liberal Democrat councillor Ian Stotesbury, who campaigned heavily for the UK to stay in the EU during the election, said he remains convinced that “the sharing of sovereignty with our European friends” strengthens the UK’s influence in trade.

He continued: “The UK is now set for its departure from the EU; the path to ‘getting Brexit done’ has started, but lets not pretend it’s finished.

“A series of commitments have been made by the Prime Minister for a swift, easy and prosperous deal. Now with such a large majority in Government, there is nowhere to hide.

“We need to see public services invested in, NHS EU staff retention dramatically improved, a comprehensive trade deal with the EU and the rest of the world and fundamental protection of workers rights and expansion of environmental action.

“Watford is one of the areas expected to be worst hit economically and we’ll continue to hold this Prime Minister and our new MP to account.”

Former remain MP for South West Hertfordshire David Gauke joked on the Telegraph’s ‘Choppers Brexit podcast’ hosted by St Clement Danes school last week that he would have a continental breakfast over a full English on Saturday morning following the UK’s departure from the EU.

He said: “I have agreed to do some broadcasting on Friday evening but then I will be going home – it is going to be an early night for me.

“Brexit has been a very divisive process. I am not filled with huge enthusiasm over leaving because I think it’s a mistake for the country, but that battle has been won by the Brexiteers and the challenge now for the country is to leave in the most sensible way possible and in a way that is good for the country.”