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).

21. Having a great time at the Elf Parade to Culmore Hub for Festive Singing and the Christmas Lights Switch On. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

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

22. 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

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

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

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