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Steph set to light up Dalton Park this Christmas
Sunderland Echo
|November 08, 2025
Former England footballer Steph Houghton will be kicking off the Christmas season at Dalton Park today.
The football hero from Hetton will be leading the Christmas lights switch-on, alongside comedian Alfie Joey.
The retail outlet in Murton is launching its festivities with a lineup of celebrations on Saturday, featuring the Christmas light switch-on, a firework display and the opening of Santa's Grotto.
From 4.30pm, visitors are invited to experience roaming performers that include stilt walking Christmas clowns, comical elves, mischievous characters, and a Toy Soldier brass band.
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