Photographer Peter Stawicki captured the festive spirit as young and old turned out to help kick-start the countdown to Christmas which included a fireworks display and a special guest appearance by Father Christmas.
Burnley's Christmas lights switch-on picture gallery
By Dominic Collis
Published 22nd Nov 2019, 12:14 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2019, 12:15 BST
Burnley town centre was the place to be on Saturday tea-time as big crowds gathered for the Christmas lights switch on.