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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Children and parents from the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust pictured with Santa’s Elves at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 009
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The 'Moons' from Studio 2 took part in the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 010
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The ‘Stars’ from Studio 2 pictured with Mayor Alderman Graham Warke, Jessica, Caitlin, Ollie and Jamie at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 011
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Some of the ‘Stars’ and ‘Golden Geese’ , from Studio 2, who took part in the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 012