Santa Claus, snowflakes, hot chocolate and Christmas lights were the order of the evening in Letterkenny on Friday. With the town's Main Street and Market Square closed to accommodate the huge crowds in attendance and there was a huge festive feeling in the air in expectancy. With the excitement levels rising, Santa Claus himself made an appearance on the Rudolf Express. PLEASE CLICK ON THE ARROWS TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERYThe event was organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce/Shop LK and Clive Wasson took the photographs. After a busy start to the night it was all off then for the Late Late Toy Show on RTÉ.

placeholder image — Santa Claus, snowflakes, hot chocolate and Christmas lights were the order of the evening in Letterkenny on Friday. With the town's Main Street and Market Square closed to accommodate the huge crowds in attendance and there was a huge festive feeling in the air in expectancy. With the excitement levels rising, Santa Claus himself made an appearance on the Rudolf Express. PLEASE CLICK ON THE ARROWS TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERYThe event was organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce/Shop LK and Clive Wasson took the photographs. After a busy start to the night it was all off then for the Late Late Toy Show on RTÉ.

Gallery: Letterkenny lights up with the big Christmas switch-on

Managing Editor, Donegal, Letterkenny

Published 26th Nov 2022, 10:42 GMT

Updated 26th Nov 2022, 10:56 GMT

The Market Square in Letterkenny was a hive of excitement on Friday night as the town's Christmas lights were switched on

Jennifer Neely and Lauren Reid

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Jennifer Neely and Lauren Reid

Pinehill dancers ready for the stage

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Pinehill dancers ready for the stage

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Some of the large crowd at Santa’s arrival in Letterkenny

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Some of the large crowd at Santa’s arrival in Letterkenny

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