PICTURES: Pontefract Christmas Lights Switch On 2018

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Nov 2018, 14:57 GMT

Updated 20th Nov 2018, 16:09 GMT

Pontefract held a fun-filled family event to mark the beginning of the festive season, with a fun fair, live performances and a market at their Christmas lights switch on.

The town's Christmas lights were switched on by the Haribo bear and local councillors. Can you spot yourself in any of the photos below?

The Groves family under the Pontefract Christmas Tree.

placeholder image — The Groves family under the Pontefract Christmas Tree.

Can you see anyone you recognise?

placeholder image — Can you see anyone you recognise?

A performance from St Giles' Pantomime got the crowd in a festive mood.

placeholder image — A performance from St Giles' Pantomime got the crowd in a festive mood.

A performance from Pro Dance Group helped to keep the crowd moving.

placeholder image — A performance from Pro Dance Group helped to keep the crowd moving.

The trio entertained the audience.

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A Christmas market ran from 10am to 7pm.

placeholder image — A Christmas market ran from 10am to 7pm.

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