In pictures: Christmas cheer comes to Ballycastle as Santa (and the Mayor) switch on the festive lights

The crowds came out in force in Ballycastle on Thursday evening as Santa Claus and the Mayor got Christmas off to a great start.

A Christmas Parade made its way around the town centre, assembling at Quay Road playing fields and travelling along Quay Road, Ann Street, Market Street, Clare Street, Castle Street and The Diamond.

Then the Mayor Cllr Steven Callaghan and Santa Claus switched on the Christmas lights to signal the start of the festive season.

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The Mayor Cllr Steven Callaghan and Deputy Mayor Cllr Margaret-Anne McKillop pictured with Santa at the Christmas lights switch on in Ballycastle Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA

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Pictured at the Christmas lights switch on in Ballycastle Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA

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