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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Little and Large topped the bill in 1995 & also, taking third billing (behind Right said Fred), were a certain PJ & Duncan who later became the millionaire kings of Saturday night TV, Ant and Dec. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Scary Spice dropped into her home city to turn on the lights in 1999. She was left embarrassed after she slipped and nearly fell off the stage. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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2000 and A fading popstar known as Billie Piper came third billing after actress Sheree Murphy of Emmerdale and her husband, then-beloved Leeds United star Harry Kewell. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Vinnie Jones showed a softer side when interviewed by the YEP wearing his carpet slippers in 2001. He also melted hearts when he brought a disabled girl out of the crowd and danced with her on stage. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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2005 and Leeds City Council announced that years Leeds lights would be turned on by Phill Jupitus and a city replied: Who? | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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2006 and A bumper crowd thanks to a performance from pop kings McFly. The band were joined by actress Gaynor Faye and the late Jane Tomlinson. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty