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).

17. Mrs. Clause with elves 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)

Mrs. Clause with elves 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

18. 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

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

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

20. Crowds line the road at the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Crowds line the road at 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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