McFly switch on the Wigan Christmas lights, together with the Mayor, Coun John Hilton in 2004McFly switch on the Wigan Christmas lights, together with the Mayor, Coun John Hilton in 2004
McFly switch on the Wigan Christmas lights, together with the Mayor, Coun John Hilton in 2004

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

By Sian Jones
Published 22nd Nov 2023, 04:55 BST
Updated 23rd Nov 2023, 11:39 BST
Feeling festive? Here is a selection of photographs to get you in the mood from our archives featuring Christmas illuminations switch-ons in Wigan from 1990s through to 2015.

This year’s event takes place on November 25 featuring a stage show with Katy Ashworth and Hacker T Dog from CBeebies and Andy Bennett from Ocean Colour Scene.

Pictured LtR: Lauren Brookfield, Gina Maloney and Rebecca Park.at Wigan Christmas Light Switch in 2006

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Pictured LtR: Lauren Brookfield, Gina Maloney and Rebecca Park.at Wigan Christmas Light Switch in 2006 Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD

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Elvis Presley on stage in 2006

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Elvis Presley on stage in 2006 Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD

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Wigan's Christmas Cracker lights switch on 2012 Let it snow

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Wigan's Christmas Cracker lights switch on 2012 Let it snow Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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

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

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