The Mayor of South Tyneside was joined by radio presenter Chris Felton to kick off Christmas festivities in South Tyneside.
In the lead up to the big switch on, there was a range of festive entertainment to get everybody in the Christmas spirit, including live music from local band The Understudies as well as performances from The Choirmaster and Tree Stump Theatre.
Here are 11 festive photos from the South Shields Christmas light switch-on 2022.
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Christmas light switch on 2022 Photo: National World
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South Shields Christmas lights switch on 2022 Photo: Stu Norton
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Little boy enjoying the show at the Christmas Light switch-on Photo: Stu Norton
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South Shields Christmas lights switch on 2022 Photo: Stu Norton
3. Loving the lights
Little boy enjoying the show at the Christmas Light switch-on Photo: Stu Norton
4. Big crowds
Big crowds for the South Shields Christmas lights switch on Photo: Stu Norton