All across the Fylde Coast lights begin to twinkle as the nights draw in and it is all down to the beautiful Christmas lights that festoon the villages and towns. We’ve dug out pictures of some of the most memorable celebrations of the Christmas lights switch-ons. Do you remember any of these events? Did you take part? Let us know. READ MORE: Fylde Coast in pictures from 1988. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The 70s on the Fylde Coast. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures from the Fylde Coast in 1987
5. Garstang Christmas lights switch-on
Students from Garstang Academy form a choir and band and perform at the Garstang Christmas lights switch-on event in 2014 Photo: Archive
6. Garstang Christmas lights switch-on
Local dignitaries and pupils from schools in the area press the button to switch on the tree lights at the Garstang Christmas lights switch-on event in 2014 Photo: Archive
7. Morecambe Christmas lights switch-on
From left, Lola Moore, four, Layla Rhodes, four, and Perry Gordon, four, at the Morecambe Christmas lights switch- in 2019 Photo: Donna Clifford
8. Lytham Christmas lights switch-on
From Lytham St Annes High School Wind Band - Anna Spooner (left) and Helen Rouse - at the Lytham Christmas lights switch-on in 1999 Photo: Bill Johnson