IN PICTURES: Elf Parade and Christmas Lights Switch on in Derry’s Culmore Village

Crowds turned out as Culmore Village kickstarted the festive season with an Elf Parade and Christmas Light Switch On on Friday evening featuring VIPs Santa and Mrs Claus and Deputy Mayor Catherine McDaid.

Pictures by Tom Heaney (nwpresspics).

13. Santa and Mrs. Claus on stage at the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Santa and Mrs. Claus on stage at the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney

14. Children on stage after taking part in the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Children on stage after taking part in the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney

15. Children on stage after taking part in the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Children on stage after taking part in the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney

16. The Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

The Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney

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