24 enchanting pictures from the Elf Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On in Derry's Culmore

By George Sweeney

Published 16th Nov 2024, 09:59 BST

Culmore pulled out all the stops on Friday evening as the annual Elf Parade through the village took place, culminating in the Christmas Lights Switch On, with special guests Santa and Mrs Claus joined by fellow VIP, Deputy Mayor Darren Guy.

Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

Culmore Community Partnership Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

1. Culmore Community Partnership Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

Culmore Community Partnership Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

Families gather for the Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

2. Families gather for the Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

Families gather for the Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

Culmore Community Partnership Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

3. Culmore Community Partnership Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

Culmore Community Partnership Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

Families gather for the Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

4. Families gather for the Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney

Families gather for the Elf Parade prior to the Christmas Lights switch on at the Community Hub on Friday night. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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