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21 Oct 2025

Motorists advised to expect delays in Derry as Christmas lights switch-on to take place tomorrow

Motorists advised to expect delays in Derry as Christmas lights switch-on to take place tomorrow

Police in Derry are advising road users the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On and parade takes place in the city centre on Friday evening, 24th November.

Assembly for the parade is at 6pm at Bishop Street car park, with a start time of 6.30pm. Participants will make their way towards Victoria Market car park via The Diamond, Ferryquay Street, Linenhall Street, Newmarket Street, Orchard Street and Foyle Street. 

There will be some delays to traffic for the duration of the parade, which is estimated to last one hour. Additional time should be considered for your journey. If you are not attending the event, you may wish to use an alternative route.

The Christmas lights switch-on and parade takes place in Strabane on Saturday 25th November, starting at 5pm. 

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