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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Some of the attendance at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 013
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Santa greeting children at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 014
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Families pictured at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 015
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Families pictured at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 016