24 festive photos of Padiham Christmas lights switch on 2023

Padiham is all ready for a very Merry Christmas after thousands flocked to the annual lights switch on last Saturday.

Held at the plaza in front of Padiham Town Hall the popular event, run by the town council, had entertainment including fun fair rides, food stalls, face painting and a giant snow globe. A festive market was held in the town hall ballroom and many of the town’s shops and cafes opened later.

There was a live stage show with performances from Katie Barsby, Lewis Paul , Cher and Dolly Parton tributes and Father Christmas also iput in a guest appearance at the lights switch and fireworks finale.

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