Leeds Lights has attracted thousands of revellers down the decades with a host of big names from the world of showbiz, sport, TV and entertainment doing the honours. The big switch-on has seen its fair share of drama over the years. This wonderful gallery, powered by photos from the YEP archive, showcases the highs and lows and memories from switch-on nights to remember. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Enjoy these memories of Leeds Lights switch-ons through the years. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Leeds United manager Eddie Gray ready for the big lights switch on in December 1983 with the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Martin Dodgson. | YPN Photo: YPN
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1986 and Joe Sierra, a native American, was flown from America to turn on the lights partly thanks to a YEP spearheaded by YEP journalist and columnist John Thorpe. Quite why, no one is entirely sure. | YPN Photo: YPN
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When Mickey Mouse pulled out in 1989 Danny La Rue stepped in and then pulled out when council leaders refused to let him drag himself up as Margaret Thatcher. Melanie Hill, aka Aveline in TV comedy Bread, filled the gap. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Noel Edmonds arrived with Mr Blobby in 1993 and was counting down to turning the lights on when it came to the organisers attention that, by accident, the illuminations had already been accidentally lit. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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Magician Paul Daniels may have been the household name pressing the button in 1994 but it was boyband Bad Boys Inc who caused a stir when their appearance saw 10 girls in the audience instantly faint. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme