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Black Cats boss lights up Sunderland
SUNDERLAND'S big Christmas switch-on went off with a bang as spectacular fireworks lit up the city's skyline.
Sunderland AFC manager Steve Bruce flicked the switch and said: "It's a great honour to be here tonight. I've really enjoyed myself.
"It's good to see the crowds and all the kids because, let's face it, Christmas is really about children."
Record numbers attended the switch-on at the civic centre last night.
Pupils from Castletown Primary School and St Anthony's Girls School sang carols.
X Factor finalist Charlie Mole wowed the crowds with a cover of Pixie Lott's Mamma Do and Jingle Bells, before Santa arrived.
Sunderland Mayor Coun Dennis Richardson added: "It's been a fantastic night.
"The fireworks were unbelievable and with a crowd and an atmosphere like this, you just can't beat it."
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