IT was wet, windy and freezing cold.
But the great British weather did not stop thousands of people packing Victoria Square for the annual Christmas lights switch-on on November 18.
Bolton town centre was bathed in festive light when comedian and panto star, Ted Robbins, flicked the switch.
His appearance on stage marked the end of a two-hour spectacular which included performances from American band, Orson, and pop star, Lil' Chris.
Key 103's Justin Moorhouse kicked off the party in Victoria Square. You can order any of these pictures by following the links from HERE. And you can watch our Video HERE.

Santa arrived in the Rotary Club of Westhoughton's sleigh which will shortly be touring the streets of Westhoughton for two weeks before Christmas.

Children crafts stall where Christmas tree decorations are made, clockwise from left, Chloe Bajala, aged nine, Laura Trow, aged 13, Lauren Brabina, aged nine, Rebecca Glasgow, aged nine and Corie Kenyon, centre, aged one, at Victoria Halls, Bolton. Photo by Matt Simmonds.

Lil Chris performing to the delight of his fans

Ted Robbins pulls the big lever with Mayor of Bolton Cllr Barbara Ronson and Father Christmas at the Christmas lights switch-on

Orson performed at the Christmas lights switch on

Justin Moorhouse hosts the lights switch-on party