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
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The procession will feature a number of festive characters and beautiful bespoke Christmas themed mobile installations.
⭐️ 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.