Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates entertains the crowd

Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates entertains the crowd

The lights fantastic: Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates entertains the crowd at Wigan's Christmas lights switch-on

By Holly Pritchard

Published 27th Nov 2022, 14:34 BST

Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates entertained the crowd last night (Saturday) as part of a brilliant evening of fun at the Wigan Christmas lights switch-on.

The event was part of a series of seasonal festivities planned for the borough and organised by Wigan Council for Frost Fest 2022.

Enjoy the pictures ...

Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates entertains the crowd

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates entertains the crowd Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. Main event, Gareth Gates.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. Main event, Gareth Gates. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. All lit-up and looking Christmassy.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. All lit-up and looking Christmassy. Photo: Julian Brown

Crowds gather for the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Crowds gather for the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

On they go!

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

On they go! Photo: Julian Brown

Having fun!

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Having fun! Photo: Julian Brown

Gareth Gates high fives the crowds.

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Gareth Gates high fives the crowds. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022 - Gareth Gates

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022 - Gareth Gates Photo: Julian Brown

A jam-packed Wigan town centre for the Christmas Lights Switch On event, Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

A jam-packed Wigan town centre for the Christmas Lights Switch On event, Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

On-stage performances.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

On-stage performances. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

Children having fun.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Children having fun. Photo: Julian Brown

People gather in the streets of Wigan centre.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

People gather in the streets of Wigan centre. Photo: Julian Brown

Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

On-stage entertainment at the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on, Frost Fest 2022.

. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

On-stage entertainment at the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch-on, Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. Main event, Gareth Gates.

1. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. Main event, Gareth Gates. Photo: Julian Brown

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. All lit-up and looking Christmassy.

2. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. All lit-up and looking Christmassy. Photo: Julian Brown

Crowds gather for the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022.

3. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

Crowds gather for the Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022. Photo: Julian Brown

On they go!

4. Wigan Christmas Lights Switch On Frost Fest 2022

On they go! Photo: Julian Brown

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