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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A colourful character in the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 005
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The ‘Stars’ from Studio entertain the attendance at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 006
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One of the colourful characters who participated in the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 007
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Santa’s Elves pictured at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 008
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