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In pictures: Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2021
Posted on - 21st November, 2021 - 10:35am | Author - Kate Rosindale | Posted in - Christmas, Flag Market, Preston City Centre, Preston News, What's On in Preston
A huge crowd gathered on the Flag Market for the 2021 Christmas Lights Switch On last night (Saturday 20 November).
Revellers were entertained by a line-up of performers including CBeebies’ Cook and Gem, former lead singer of The Stylistics Eban Brown, S Club 7’s Jo O’Meara, Blue’s Lee Ryan, and Santa Claus himself.
Our Switch On Star competition winner Abigail McKenzie also appeared on stage with mum Helen.
Read more: ‘Courageous’ and ‘inspiring’ youngster Abigail is Preston’s Switch On Star
Local photographer Michael Porter was there to capture the excitement.
Check out some of the photos below or visit Michael Porter Photography on Facebook to see more.
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