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Thousands of people flocked to the city centre as Christmas officially got underway in Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, crowds gathered for the beginning of Derby LIVE<\/a>\u2019s programme of festive events, which began with the Christmas Lights Switch On.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowds enjoyed a fun-filled stage show outside Connect Derby<\/a>\u2019s Riverside Chambers, which included entertainment from Surtal Arts<\/a>, including the dazzling Derby Lantern Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Panto stars from Dick Whittington, which is being performed at Derby Arena<\/a>, including award-winning dame Morgan Brind and Wendi Peters, also came along to push the plunger and turn on the city\u2019s Christmas lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early evening event also tied in perfectly with Love Sadler Gate\u2019s annual Sadler Gate Night Market, which saw shoppers flock to purchase from the event\u2019s artisan stallholders and independent traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Market Place was also packed as people headed to The Cathedral Quarter<\/a> Ice Rink and Nordic Bar, which are both now open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the beautifully decorated Derby Market Hall was buzzing with people shopping, eating and drinking to the tune of West End star David Kettle\u2019s Christmas concert.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Councillor Nadine Peatfield, leader of Derby City Council<\/a> and cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, strategy and policy, said: \u201cIt was an incredible night. Derby truly showed up – looking out from the stage, the crowd of thousands stretched as far as the eye could see. It was fantastic to be surrounded by so many happy, smiling faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs always, a huge thank you to all our partners and sponsors. Together, we’ve delivered another brilliant Festive Derby, and the fun has only just begun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, Festive Derby features events and attractions brought to you by Derby City Council, The Cathedral Quarter BID, St Peter\u2019s Quarter<\/a> BID and a range of other city partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the full list of events click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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