Holidays are coming to South Tyneside, as the iconic Coca-Cola truck calls at Boldon Asda on North Rd on Thursday, November 21 for its only stop in the North East.Holidays are coming to South Tyneside, as the iconic Coca-Cola truck calls at Boldon Asda on North Rd on Thursday, November 21 for its only stop in the North East.
Holidays are coming to South Tyneside, as the iconic Coca-Cola truck calls at Boldon Asda on North Rd on Thursday, November 21 for its only stop in the North East. | Other 3rd Party

11 things happening in South Tyneside to get you in the Christmas spirit

By Sarah Sinclair
Published 13th Nov 2019, 13:40 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2019, 16:22 BST
Just in case you’re not feeling festive yet, we’ve rounded up a few things to get you in the spirit of things over the coming weeks.

South Tyneside’s Christmas countdown is officially on, with a calendar of events set to spread Christmas cheer throughout the borough.

From light switch-ons and festive fairs to pantos and parades, you’ll soon be feeling merry and bright.

Now, pass the mince pies.

Guest performers including 90s pop group East 17 will switch on the lights in South Shields town centre on Thursday, November 21. Outside The Word in Market Place, there will also be music from local performers including the talented Choirmaster group, an appearance by The Customs House's panto stars and street entertainers.

1. South Shields Christmas Lights switch on

Guest performers including 90s pop group East 17 will switch on the lights in South Shields town centre on Thursday, November 21. Outside The Word in Market Place, there will also be music from local performers including the talented Choirmaster group, an appearance by The Customs House's panto stars and street entertainers. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Tim Richardson

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The Christmas lights will be switched on outside the Town Hall on Friday, November 22 at 4pm, with street entertainment and festive music from St Bede's RC Primary.

2. Jarrow Christmas lights switch-on

The Christmas lights will be switched on outside the Town Hall on Friday, November 22 at 4pm, with street entertainment and festive music from St Bede's RC Primary. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton

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Hebburn lights switch-on takes place on Monday, November 25 at Fountains Park from 4pm-5pm. There will be street entertainment and festive music from St Aloysius School.

3. Hebburn Christmas lights switch-on

Hebburn lights switch-on takes place on Monday, November 25 at Fountains Park from 4pm-5pm. There will be street entertainment and festive music from St Aloysius School. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton

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On Friday, November 22 Boldon community centre in New Rd will host a special event to mark the Christmas light switch-on, with Christmas stalls, entertainment, karaoke and special guests, Sun FM.

4. Boldon Christmas festival

On Friday, November 22 Boldon community centre in New Rd will host a special event to mark the Christmas light switch-on, with Christmas stalls, entertainment, karaoke and special guests, Sun FM. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton

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