The city centre has been illuminated on Fargate, the Peace Gardens, Barkers Pool, Pinstone Street, The Moor and Division Street – and will stay lit up to 5 January 2021.
It is hoped restrictions will be relaxed when the national lockdown ends on 2 December, allowing people to enjoy a fuller festive experience as more shops and hospitality businesses reopen.
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5. A sight to behold
Sheffield City Hall is dazzling with its Christmas decorations. Photo: Dean Atkins
6. The big switch-on
Also present for the switch on were Heart Yorkshire’s Dixie and Emma as well as the big man himself, Mr Claus! Photo: Dean Atkins
8. Throwback to 2019
X Factor star Jake Quickenden switched the lights on in Sheffield last year. Photo: Dean Atkins
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