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Christmas Lights Switch On

🎄 Christmas Lights Switch On 

Santa will be the guest of honour on a magical procession through the streets of Derry and Strabane, switching on the Christmas lights as he passes by. 

​You can catch a glimpse of Santa and his friends in: 

⭐️  Derry Friday 22nd November 2024 | 7pm - 8:15pm

The procession will feature a number of festive characters and beautiful bespoke Christmas themed mobile installations.​

Time: 7pm starting at Society Street Carpark

Parade Route: Bishops Street (Within) - The Diamond - Ferryquay Street  - Left down Linenhall Street - Onto New Market Street - Left on to Orchard Road - Waterstreet - Left on to Whitaker Street -Stop for Countdown to Switch On Guildhall Square (approx 7:45pm) - Move through Guildhall Square - Through Waterloo Place - Right onto Strand Road - Parade to Finish

Derry Christmas Lights Switch On

Find a map of the Procession Route here

 ⭐️  Strabane Saturday 23rd of November | 12noon - 5pm

Come along and join the festive fun on Saturday 23rd November from 12pm - 5pm.  Strabane town will be bustling with live music, family fun activities giving you that magical Christmas atmosphere.  This year's highlight will be the Community Christmas Craft Fair, with a whole host of local stalls and delights to start your Christmas Shopping for your loved ones early. From tasty food, unique crafts and gifts, enchanting storytelling, and merry performances from local acts. Wrapping a wonderful day will be Santa and his helpers switiching on the spectacular Christmas lights at 5pm. For more information about all the festive events happening that day click here

 

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