Lisburn, Northern Ireland, 22nd November, 2018. Crowds of people, including many young families, line Bow Street and Market Square in Lisburn city centre to watch a lantern parade involving local schoolchildren accompanied by carnival performers for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On. It marks the start of Lisburn Light Festival, 22 November - 25 January, when over one million lights will illuminate the city centre. The Mayor, Councillor Uel Mackin switched on the Christmas lights ably assisted by Santa. Credit: Ian Proctor/Alamy Live News - Stock Image
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