10 great pictures from the Christmas lights switch-on in South Shields

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Nov 2018, 12:45 GMT

Updated 23rd Nov 2018, 13:00 GMT

Here's a slice of the magic from the Christmas lights switch-on in South Shields

You can read more about the event here and look through some pictures from the crowd here. Spot anyone you know?

What a great night at the South Shields Christmas lights switch-on

placeholder image — What a great night at the South Shields Christmas lights switch-on

The former X Factor duo performed an impressive hour-long set which really got the crowd going.

placeholder image — The former X Factor duo performed an impressive hour-long set which really got the crowd going.

Never mind those people, look how cute I am!

placeholder image — Never mind those people, look how cute I am!

There's no show without Abi, who's become something of a switch-on tradition

placeholder image — There's no show without Abi, who's become something of a switch-on tradition

Half of Jedward during their crowd-pleasing performance

placeholder image — Half of Jedward during their crowd-pleasing performance

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