20 super photos from Glengormley’s Christmas lights event at Lilian Bland Park
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Sylvia, Darcie, Lisa and Harper enjoy the show at Glengormley Christmas Lights switch on. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Radio presenter Stuart Robinson hosted the festive entertainment before being joined on stage by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Rosie Kinnear, Santa and his elves plus competition winner Emma McAlister to turn on the Christmas tree lights.
The count down to Christmas continues in the borough as follows: Crumlin Leisure Centre, Monday, November 20, 6-7.30pm; Hazelbank Park, Tuesday, November 21, 7-8.30pm; Devenish Drive, Monkstown, Wednesday November, 22, 6-7.30pm; Market Square, Antrim, Thursday, November 23, 6-7.30pm; John Street Car Park, Randalstown, Friday, November 24, 6-7.30pm; The Square Car Park, Ballyclare, Saturday, November 25, 4.30-6pm
Isla McManus entertained the crowd with some of our best-loved Christmas songs (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Children can board the Santa Express and visit Santa’s Grotto where they will receive a gift. £4 (cash only) entrance with proceeds going to the Mayor’s Charity.
Rachel Kelly has fun on the Ice Spinners. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
The Lavery Family enjoying the count down to Christmas in Glengormley. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
The Snow Sisters and Buddy the Elf sing up a storm (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Haniya Dar enjoying the Christmas lights switch-on event in Glengormley. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
The Kelly Family enjoy the lights at Lilian Bland Park. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Cora and her Granda Chris enjoying the Lights switch on event in Glengormley. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Children trying their hand at some arcade games (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Aoife toasts a marshmallow at Glengormley Christmas celebrations. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Mother and daughter, Elena and Frenciesca Buada enjoying the festivities. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Brother and sister, Kamil and Susanne toast marshmallows. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Radio presenter Stuart Robinson entertained the crowd. (Photo: Submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Presenter Stuart Robinson, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Rosie Kinnear, Santa and his elves and competition winner Emma McAlister turn on the Glengormley Christmas tree lights (Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Paula McAloran and Eileen McCann give the photographer a wave. (Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Ballyduff Silver Band played traditional Christmas carols. (Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
16. Ella and mum Bronte enjoy a Christmas sing-song. (Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Destiny’s Elf getting into the spirit of the occasion. (Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Santa and Mrs Claus take to the stage. (Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
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