Christmas Lights Switch On
🎄 Christmas Lights Switch On
Santa will be the guest of honour on a magical procession through the streets of Derry and Strabane, switching on the Christmas lights as he passes by.
You can catch a glimpse of Santa and his friends in:
⭐️ Derry Friday 21st November 2025
Find out more about Derry Christmas!
The procession will feature a number of festive characters and beautiful bespoke Christmas themed mobile installations. It begins at 6:30pm on Bishop Street and will conclude at Victoria Market Car Park.
⭐️ Strabane Saturday 22nd of November
Find out more about Strabane Christmas!
Strabane sparkles this Christmas with a full afternoon of festive fun, Christmas markets, live music, pony rides, and creative activities for all the family from 12 noon to 5:30pm. The celebrations reach their magical peak at 5pm when Santa himself switches on the Christmas lights on Railway Street, officially kicking off the festive season.
For information on Rural Town Light Switch On dates, please visit: https://www.derrystrabane.com/ruraltownlightswitchons