The big switch on in the city centre has seen its fair share of drama over the years. These switch on photos down the decades are sure to spark memories - good and bad. READ MORE: Leeds Wheel of Light back in city centre for Christmas - Here's everything you need to know | Magical maze set to return to Leeds this Christmas
7. 2000
A fading popstar known as Billie Piper came third billing after actress Sheree Murphy of Emmerdale and her husband and then-beloved Leeds United star Harry Kewell. | jpimedia Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. 2001
Vinnie Jones showed a softer side when he was interviewed by the YEP wearing his carpet slippers. He also melted hearts when he brought a disabled girl out of the crowd and danced with her on stage. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
9. 2005
Leeds City Council announced that years Leeds lights would be turned on by Phill Jupitus and a city replied: Who? | jpimedia Photo: Graham Lindley
10. 2006
A bumper crowd thanks to a performance from pop kings McFly. The band were joined by actress Gaynor Faye and the late Jane Tomlinson. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty
11. 2007
Singer Beverley Knight - that years star booking - suddenly pulled out just before the big switch-on after realising shed double booked Leeds with another gig. X-factor heartthrob Shayne Ward stepped in at the last minute. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty
12. 2017
Celebration was the name of the game as the all conquering Leeds Rhinos flicked the switch following their Grand Final victory against Castleford Tigers. Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow did the honours. | jpimedia Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe