IN PICTURES: Wigan Christmas lights switch on events through the years
The Wigan town centre Christmas lights switch on is usually the first of many festive events of the town. This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event will be held virtually with online entertainment before the big switch on in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Leigh and then Wigan.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 18th Nov 2020, 09:51 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2020, 09:54 BST
Here's a look back at the festive fun in Wigan - can you see yourself in the crowd?
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Wigan's Christmas Cracker lights switch on - X-Factor contestant Kye Sones and company on stage at the big switch on 2012.