Hundreds of people have celebrated the start to Wellingborough’s Christmas season at a spectacular light switch on event in the town centre.
Singers, dancers and panto stars entertained the crowds before a lucky six-year-old pushed the switch to light up the night sky with fireworks.
The cast of Castle Theatre’s Jack and the Beanstalk was joined on stage by Santa, Chairman of North Northants Council Cllr Larry Henson and competition winner Thomas to push the button.

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Jack and the Beanstalk cast from Castle Theatre with competition winner Thomas Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - there was a large turnout Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - Born 2 Dance Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - Irchester Players Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - The cast of Jack and the Beanstalk Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - Irchester Players Photo: Alison Bagley

. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

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Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Jack and the Beanstalk cast from Castle Theatre with competition winner Thomas Photo: Alison Bagley

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Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alison Bagley

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Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - there was a large turnout Photo: Alison Bagley

4. Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on
Wellingborough Christmas lights switch on - Born 2 Dance Photo: Alison Bagley