Not even Storm Arwen could deter hundreds of people from turning out to celebrate what has now become for many the official start of the festive season 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’ […]

A Christmas tree has appeared outside The Harris in Market Square, Preston. The Harris took to social media to say: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Preston.” […]

Brave youngster Abigail McKenzie has been chosen as the winner of Preston’s Switch On Star competition. Together with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we selected […]

On Friday 26 November, Leyland Cross Christmas Lights Switch On is set to take place, kicking off Leyland’s festivities. The event will begin at 5pm and finish at 6.45pm. There […]

In partnership with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we are seeking nominations for a Proud Prestonian to switch on the city’s Christmas lights. The event, […]

The Christmas Lights Switch On is set to return to the Flag Market on Saturday, November 20. The event will start at 5.30pm and last until 7.45pm. The event, organised […]

Preston’s Christmas lights switch on was a very different affair for 2020. Usually thousands of people are packed onto the Flag Market, scoffing parched peas and trying to keep warm […]