Former EastEnders actor Cheryl Fergison and Danny Sebastian of TV’s Bargain Hunt did the honours for the big switch-on, ahead of which there was music and dancing in the streets by various local theatre and music groups and a colourful ‘Light Up Lytham’ lantern parade to the stage in Lytham Square.
After the switch on, the event organised by the Lytham Christmas committee on behalf of Lytham Business Partnership saw entertainment on the stage continue well into the evening, with performers including Mark Jay, Jane Dean and James Kennedy, plus Scarlett Hackett and Jess Hagon.
There was also a preview of Lowther Pavilion’s panto, plus performances by Lytham Community Choir and Rock Choir.
1. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
A bumper crowd turned out in Lytham to watch the festive switch-on and entertainment, including this performance from Lytham Community Choir. Picture: Brett Harkness. Photo: Brett Harkness Photography Ltd
2. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
All kitted out for the Light Up Lytham lantern parade ahead of the big switch=on. Picture: Roger Moore Photography. Photo: RMP
3. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
Former EastEnders actor Cheryl Fergison with event host and radio presenter Graham Liver as she gets set to pull the switch. Picture: Brett Harkness. Photo: Brett Harkness Photography Ltd
4. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
Representatives of Lytham St Annes RNLI with mascot Stormy Stan and mayor's consort Paul Little (far left) enjoying the parade. Picture: Roger Moore Photography. Photo: RMP
5. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
RNLI mascot Stormy Stan in the Light Up Lytham lantern parade. Picture: Brett Harkness. Photo: Brett Harkness Photography Ltd
6. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
These youngsters were joined by Father Christmas during the build-up to the big switch-on in Lytham. Picture: Roger Moore Photography. Photo: RMP