Photos from Pontefract Christmas lights switch on 2019

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Nov 2019, 12:25 BST

Updated 20th Nov 2019, 14:02 BST

The town was transformed into a light up winter wonderland on Monday night, can you spot any familiar faces?

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Christmas celebrations began on Monday night at Pontefract towns Christmas light switch on event.

. Festive

Christmas celebrations began on Monday night at Pontefract towns Christmas light switch on event. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

The Harribo Bear was joined by Holly and the Sunbeams on stage to switch on the lights.

. Harribo Bear

The Harribo Bear was joined by Holly and the Sunbeams on stage to switch on the lights. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Happy faces brighten the stage in Pontefract's Market Place.

. All Smiles

Happy faces brighten the stage in Pontefract's Market Place. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Stage performances began at 4pm to get the crowd in the festive spirit.

. Entertainment

Stage performances began at 4pm to get the crowd in the festive spirit. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

The funfair lights light up the dark Monday night.

. Funfair

The funfair lights light up the dark Monday night. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Christmas celebrations began on Monday night at Pontefract towns Christmas light switch on event.

1. Festive

Christmas celebrations began on Monday night at Pontefract towns Christmas light switch on event. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

The Harribo Bear was joined by Holly and the Sunbeams on stage to switch on the lights.

2. Harribo Bear

The Harribo Bear was joined by Holly and the Sunbeams on stage to switch on the lights. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Happy faces brighten the stage in Pontefract's Market Place.

3. All Smiles

Happy faces brighten the stage in Pontefract's Market Place. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

Stage performances began at 4pm to get the crowd in the festive spirit.

4. Entertainment

Stage performances began at 4pm to get the crowd in the festive spirit. | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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