Families enjoying the parade as it passes down Bishop Street. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

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IN PICTURES: Santa switches on Derry's Christmas lights

By Staff reporter

Published 26th Nov 2023, 19:33 GMT

Photos: Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)

Children cheering as they watch the Christmas parade arriving in Guildhall Square.

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Children cheering as they watch the Christmas parade arriving in Guildhall Square.

Hundreds packed into Guildhall Square the the Christmas lights switch on.

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Hundreds packed into Guildhall Square the the Christmas lights switch on.

Mayor Patricia Logue with some of the spectators at the Christmas lights switch on. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

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Mayor Patricia Logue with some of the spectators at the Christmas lights switch on. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

The Christmas parade arriving in Guildhall Square.

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The Christmas parade arriving in Guildhall Square.

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