Families watched as Santa and his Elves stopped off in Hebburn to switch on the towns Christmas lights and spread some festive cheer for all to hear.
Crowds enjoyed performances from St Aloysius RC Primary School and entertainer Mr Merlin as the countdown to Christmas officially began.
Here are nine festive photos from the Hebburn Christmas light switch-on 2022.
1. Ho Ho Ho!
Hebburn Christmas lights switch on from South Tyneside Council leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, Mayoress Jean Copp, Cllr Richard Porthouse and Santa Claus with his Elf. Photo: sn
2. Christmas festivities
Hebburn Christmas lights switch on. Photo: sn
3. Jingle bells
Santa ringing the bell at the Hebburn Christmas lights switch Photo: sn
4. Festive cheer
Hebburn Christmas lights switch on with Santa Claus with his Elf. Photo: sn