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

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Nov 2018, 11:55 GMT

Updated 23rd Nov 2018, 11:59 GMT

There are always a lot of happy faces when Christmas comes to town.

Here are 10 pictures from the crowds at the South Shields Christmas lights switch-on:

Crowds were out in force for the South Shields Christmas lights switch-on

placeholder image — Crowds were out in force for the South Shields Christmas lights switch-on

Thankfully the feared downpour held off, but it was still a cold, dismal night - yet it didn't dampen any spirits at the switch-on.

placeholder image — Thankfully the feared downpour held off, but it was still a cold, dismal night - yet it didn't dampen any spirits at the switch-on.

Lights penetrated the darkness on the cold November night

placeholder image — Lights penetrated the darkness on the cold November night

And we just love those antlers!

placeholder image — And we just love those antlers!

Look at his little face

placeholder image — Look at his little face

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