This year’s event takes place on November 26 with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates headlining.
1. RETRO
1988 - Wigan Rugby League's New Zealand brothers Tony and Kevin Iro who switched on the town's Christmas lights on Thursday 17th of November 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell
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Standishgate after the switch on of the Christmas lights on Thursday 17th of November 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell
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RETRO 1980s - Christmas in Wigan town centre Photo: gb
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1999 - The Mayor, Coun. Evelyn Smith, with Santa after switching on the Christmas lights. Photo: FRANK ORRELL