It was the first time such a parade was held and the city centre was crowded by families and delighted children.
Photographer George Sweeney captured the colour and the magic of the event.
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The colourful Derry Christmas Lights parade passes through The Diamond on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 001
2. DER - DERRY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
Fun and spectacle at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 002
3. DER - DERRY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
The ‘Golden Geese’, from Studio 2, taking part in the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 003
4. DER - DERRY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
The colourful Derry Christmas Lights parade makes its way along Ferryquay Street on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 004
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