ACCRINGTON'S Christmas lights were switched on in a blaze of colour last night watched by hundreds of people.
The button was pushed on the bright town centre lights by the cast of this year's local panto, Cinderella, supported by Take That tribute band, Want U Back.
And the assembled crowds were entertained before the light show with a firework display which lit up the night skies over Hyndburn, in an event that was also broadcast live on a local radio station.
Performing arts students from Accrington and Rossendale College were also present to entertain the audience, gathered outside the town hall on Accrington Road.
Funfair rides were also in place, along with Santa and his sleigh.
And town centre shops were open longer than usual for a spot of seasonal late night shopping.
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