Father Christmas makes an appearance with Isaac Wood, 5, nominated by Derian House Children’s Hospice who support Isaac and his family who switched on the Christmas Lights

placeholder image — Father Christmas makes an appearance with Isaac Wood, 5, nominated by Derian House Children’s Hospice who support Isaac and his family who switched on the Christmas Lights

Blackburn Christmas lights switch on 2023: 7 pictures including a guest appearance from Santa and a Broadway theme

By Emma Downey

Published 30th Nov 2023, 10:04 GMT

Many braved the cold temperatures to see Santa and watch Blackburn’s Christmas lights spectacular switch on.

The theme of this year’s event was ‘From Broadway to Blackburn featured dancing and singing performances on a huge stage in King William Street, with music from hit musicals of the stage and screen including Footloose.

Aleeza Isa, 15, and Alisha Seedat, 14, from local charity One Voice Blackburn played hosts for the festive extravaganza and even the big man himself paid a visit on the day.

Take a look at some pictures from the big switch on. B