The event was compared by BBC’s Mark Patterson, with Sinead Quinn, star of Fame Academy also performing. The lights were switched on by Special Olympian David McCauley. Belfast boyband Wot Nxt were headliners on the night.
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9. Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003
Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive
10. Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003
Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive
11. Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003
Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive
12. Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003
Derry's Christmas light switch-on in November 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive
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