Thousands attend Christmas light switch on in Pallion

Thousands of people gathered in Pallion for it's biggest light switch on event yet.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Nov 2018, 14:48 BST
Updated 24th Nov 2018, 14:59 BST
Santa Claus with Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Picture credit: Parker TrustSanta Claus with Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Picture credit: Parker Trust
Santa Claus with Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Picture credit: Parker Trust

The Parker Trust garden was decked out with Christmas decorations and lights ready for Santa's sleigh arriving at the event.

Crowds then walked to St Lukes Terrace to see Pallion light up for Christmas.

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The entertainment at the light switch on event. Picture credit: Parker TrustThe entertainment at the light switch on event. Picture credit: Parker Trust
The entertainment at the light switch on event. Picture credit: Parker Trust

This year the Christmas lights were switched on by former SAFC player Garry Bennett and the Mayor of Sunderland Coun Lynda Scanlan.

Snow and lights filled Pallion for the special occasion which was organised by Pallion Traders Association.

Richard Downey, chairman of the traders association, said: "It was the biggest event we've had so far.

"It was a tremendous occasion, the lights were switched on by Gary Bennett and the Mayor of Sunderland."

It is estimated that more than 2,000 attended the switch on where there were performances by the Salvation Army Band and more.

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