2001 - The huge crowds that gathered for the Wigan Christmas lights switch on.2001 - The huge crowds that gathered for the Wigan Christmas lights switch on.
2001 - The huge crowds that gathered for the Wigan Christmas lights switch on.

RETRO: Wigan Christmas lights switch-on events from over the years

Feeling festive? Here is a selection of photographs to get you in the mood from our archives featuring Wigan town centre Christmas illuminations switch-ons from 1980s through to 2010.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 10th Nov 2022, 12:30 BST

This year’s event takes place on November 26 with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates headlining.

1999 - Reindeer at the Christmas lights switch on in Wigan.

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1999 - Reindeer at the Christmas lights switch on in Wigan. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

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1999 Santa surrounded by excited youngsters after switching on the Christmas lights. Picture Frank Orrell.

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1999 Santa surrounded by excited youngsters after switching on the Christmas lights. Picture Frank Orrell. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

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2000 - Wigan Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On. Youngsters wave from the back of a float on Standishgate.

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2000 - Wigan Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On. Youngsters wave from the back of a float on Standishgate. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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2001 - Infinity on stage to entertain the crowds at the Wigan Christmas lights switch on.

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2001 - Infinity on stage to entertain the crowds at the Wigan Christmas lights switch on. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

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