This year’s event takes place on November 26 with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates headlining.
25. RETRO
2008 - The lights are switched on as the snow falls in Wigan Town Centre.
Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On 2008 Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD
26. RETRO
2008 - Children from the Aspull primary school wow the crowds with their singing
Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On 2008 Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD
27. RETRO
2009 - All the stars on the stage for the big switch on using Santa Belly's as the plunger.
Wigan Christmas Lights Switch on 2009 Photo: Paul Greenwood
28. RETRO
2009 - Wigan band Boomin on stage at the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch on 2009 Photo: Paul Greenwood