Christmas is coming: 15 fantastic pictures from Jarrow lights switch-on

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.