Derry’s Switch On will take place at 6pm on Sunday, November 27 in the form of a procession through the city centre led by Santa and Mayor Sandra Duffy.
There also switch ons happening in Strabane, Dungiven, Buncrana, Moville, Carndonagh on the same weekend, while Limavady’s takes place this Saturday, November 19.
Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal and Martin McKeown / InPressPics.
33. Sophia Doherty meets one of Santa's Reindeer at the Christmas Lights Switch on. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17
Sophia Doherty meets one of Santa's Reindeer at the Christmas Lights Switch on. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17 Photo: none
34. Cora Harkin performs on stage at the Christmas Lights Switch On in Guildhall Square. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17
Cora Harkin performs on stage at the Christmas Lights Switch on in Guildhall Square. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17 Photo: Martin McKeown +4478842371158
35. Santa at the Christmas Lights Switch on in Guildhall Square. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17
Santa at the Christmas Lights Switch on in Guildhall Square. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17 Photo: none
36. Santa who made his arrival in Guildhall Square during the Christmas Lights Switch on. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17
Santa who made his arrival in Guildhall Square during the Christmas Lights Switch on. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 23.11.17 Photo: none