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Pictures as Preston’s Christmas Lights switched on for 2018

Posted on - 25th November, 2018 - 3:41pm | Author - | Posted in - Christmas, City Centre, Photos, Preston City Centre, Preston News, What's On in Preston
Confetti shower at the lights switch on Pic: Michael Porter
Confetti shower at the lights switch on Pic: Michael Porter

Preston turned out to see this year’s Christmas lights switched on.

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Coronation Street favourite Jack P Shepherd who played David Platt helped turn on the city’s lights.

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Thousands of people packed onto the Flag Market to see two-hours of performances from CBeebies Andy Kay, B*witched star Edele Lynch and many more.

The lights switch on took place on Saturday (24 November) with the lights going on shortly after 8pm.

Michael Porter was there to capture the festive proceedings for the big switch on, which was organised by Preston’s Business Improvement District.

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Read more: See everything Christmas happening in Preston

Scroll through his pictures below to see if you can spot yourself and also for all the acts appearing on the night.

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Preston in pictures Preston Bus 207 PO56 JDX (Scania N94UB / East Lancs Esteem)24.03.24 - Penwortham [Church of St Mary] 240323JPGDSC_7658 - Bus stationDSC_7676 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7681 - former Post Office, cenotaph and Town HallDSC_7682 - Central Methodist church, Lune StreetDSC_7668 - Fish (aka Box) MarketDSC_7672 - Miller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

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