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Preston Christmas Lights switch on: Recap updates as the city’s 2016 lights turn on
Posted on - 26th November, 2016 - 7:17pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Christmas, Preston City Centre, Preston News, What's On in Preston
Crowds on Preston Flag Market Pic: Benjamin Wareing
A chilly night awaits those on the Flag Market waiting for the Christmas Lights switch on.
Thousands of Prestonians are there to see performances from The Real Thing, Mr Bloom and M People’s Heather Small.
Reality TV star Joey Essex had been due to attend the lights switch on but had to cancel due to ill health.
Feeling festive? Read more of our Christmas content about Preston
The lights are due to be switched on around 7.45pm on Saturday 26 November.
If you’re not able to make it, you can follow our updates (give them a moment to load). Merry Christmas!
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