Dancing SAFC stars to fireworks: 12 pictures from Sunderland's Christmas lights switch on

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 22nd Nov 2024, 08:21 BST

Updated 22nd Nov 2024, 08:41 BST

From Wilson Isidor’s dance moves to a fanfare of fireworks, it was a cracker of a Christmas lights switch on in Sunderland.

Here’s some highlights.

As has become a tradition in recent years, fireworks were set off above Holiday Inn to cap off the night.

1. A real Christmas cracker

As has become a tradition in recent years, fireworks were set off above Holiday Inn to cap off the night. | North News & Pictures

Wilson Isidor impressed the crowd with his dance moves. "What a show, so happy to be here" tweeted the SAFC player.

2. From the pitch to the dance floor

Wilson Isidor impressed the crowd with his dance moves. "What a show, so happy to be here" tweeted the SAFC player. | North News & Pictures

As well as lights around the city, themed around local landmarks and notable people, this year's lights feature a huge Christmas tree in Keel Square.

3. Treemendous

As well as lights around the city, themed around local landmarks and notable people, this year's lights feature a huge Christmas tree in Keel Square. | North News & Pictures

Hits Radio's Steve and Karen led the celebrations - as well as Santa himself.

4. Ha'way in a Manger

Hits Radio's Steve and Karen led the celebrations - as well as Santa himself. | North News & Pictures

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