As people start to prepare for the festival season, take a wander down memory lane with us as we look back through the archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times.
Here we look back to 2009 and 2010 and the Christmas lights switch-on events in Portrush.
Compere Brian Moore introduced the main man Santa Claus to switch on the lights as the crowds were entertained by children from the local primary schools.
1. HO HO HO
Santa arrives to switch on the Christmas Lights in Portrush back in 2009 Photo: s
2. AMAZING AMY
Auntie Wendy pictured with Amy and a friendly face during the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Portrush back in 2009 Photo: s
3. FESTIVE FUN
Eden, Chloe, Abigail and Naomi pictured during the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Portrush in 2010 Photo: s
4. GIRLS ALOUD
.Paige, Jessica and Rabann enjoying the fun in Portrush during the switch on of the Christmas Lights in 2010 Photo: s