Last year’s event was cancelled at the last minute after the Met office issued a red weather warning – but there was no such problem this evening and the event went with a bang.
Entertainment came courtesy of Jarrow Cross C of E Primary School choir, whole Mr Merlin was on hand to provide a little magic.
Tonight’s event was the second of the borough’s big events to kick off the run-up to Christmas.
South Shields’ light were switched on yesterday, and the Hebburn event is taking place on Monday, November 28.
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Jarrow MP Kate Osborne (second left) gives Santa a hanChristmas Photo: Stu Norton
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