Crowds braved the cold to gather outside Jarrow Town Hall to mark the town's annual light switch on for Christmas.
The public were entertained with music from Jarrow Cross Primary School and Jen Cherene who compered the event.
There was also entertainment from a brass quartet, children's entertainer, street performers and a special visit from Santa.
South Tyneside Mayor John McCabe and Jarrow MP Kate Osborne officially switched the lights on for the town.
Our photographer St Norton headed down to the event to take some photos.
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1. Jarrow turns on its annual Christmas light at the Town Hall with Mayor John McCabe, MP Kate Osborne, Santa and his Elf.
Credit: Stu Norton
