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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Happy faces at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 017
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Santa greeting children at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 018
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Gary Middleton MLA, his wife Julie and son David pictured with Santa at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 019
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Grace, Seanain and Chloe McCallion pictured with their mum Kathleen at the Derry Christmas Lights parade on Sunday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 020