10 of the best pictures from the Jarrow Christmas lights switch-on

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Nov 2018, 15:04 BST

Updated 25th Nov 2018, 17:30 BST

The countdown to Christmas is officially underway in Jarrow

The countdown to Christmas is officially underway in Jarrow

Festive fever landed in Jarrow with the annual Christmas lights switch-on.

Hundreds of people gathered outside of Jarrow’s Town Hall to take part in the festivities officially marking the start of Christmas in the town. Here's 10 great pictures from the event: