One of main events across the borough that gets the public hyped up for Christmas is the number of light displays across South Tyneside.
Each display always bring a night of entertainment from choirs, performers, fairground rides and an appearance from Santa himself.
We've dived into our archives to take a look at some displays across South Tyneside in recent years.
Take a look at the gallery and see who you can spot.
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5. Thumbs up in 2019
Crowds gather for the South Shields Christmas lights switch on at Market Square four years ago. | SG Photo: Stu Norton
6. Crowds at Jarrow's Christmas Lights switch on, at Jarrow Town Hall.
Crowds at Jarrow's Christmas Lights switch on, at Jarrow Town Hall 2021 Photo: Crowds at Jarrow's Christmas Lights switch on, at Jarrow Town Hall.
7. Hebburn Christmas lights switch on from South Tyneside Council leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, Mayoress Jean Copp, Cllr Richard Porthouse and Santa Claus with his Elf.
Hebburn Christmas lights switch on from South Tyneside Council leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, Mayoress Jean Copp, Cllr Richard Porthouse and Santa Claus with his Elf 2022 Photo: sn
8. Colourful in 2015
The Christmas lights switch in South Shields 8 years ago. Photo: Tim Richardson