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Derry Christmas Lights Switch On 2026
Join Santa and festive characters for a procession through Derry as the Christmas lights are switched on.
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Celebrate the start of the festive season in Derry on 20 November 2026. Santa leads a procession through the city streets, with Christmas characters and specially created mobile displays, switching on the lights along the route.
Check the council’s Christmas website for the latest programme and timings.
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