It's a muted Christmas this year, but the city's still looking the part.It's a muted Christmas this year, but the city's still looking the part.
It's a muted Christmas this year, but the city's still looking the part.

12 pictures of Sunderland's Christmas lights display 2020

Let there be lights ...
By Graham Murray
Published 19th Nov 2020, 19:58 BST
Updated 20th Nov 2020, 09:34 BST

Of course, in 2020, there wasn’t a bustling switch on event as there would be in any other year, but Sunderland’s Christmas lights have been officially switched on.

A touch of Christmas magic has been added to the city centre – and while we’re all staying at home as much as possible, you can still soak up a bit of festive spirit wherever with these twelve fab photos.

Christmas lights twinkle in Keel Square.

1. Seasonal scene

Christmas lights twinkle in Keel Square. Photo: JPIMedia

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A sparkling welcome at The Bridges - where shops selling essentials are still open.

2. Glittering with light

A sparkling welcome at The Bridges - where shops selling essentials are still open. Photo: JPIMedia

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The seasonal lights flow like a ribbon.

3. Take a bow

The seasonal lights flow like a ribbon. Photo: JPIMedia

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Candy canes and sweets decorate the city centre.

4. Hat trick

Candy canes and sweets decorate the city centre. Photo: JPIMedia

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