They were joined on stage by the X Factor 2017 winners Rak-Su, opera singers G4, the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Eileen Taylor and Leeds Children's mayor Wania Ahmad from Harehills Primary School. Here are some fantastic photographs from the evening taken by YEP photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.
1. Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019
Opera band G4 performed at this year's light switch on.
2. Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019
Huge crowds gathered on the Headrow for the big event despite the rainy weather.
3. Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019
2017 X-Factor winners Rak-Su were a HUGE hit for the crowds.
4. Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019
Kalvin Phillips had the honour of switching on the lights this year.
5. Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019
Rak-Su performed a new track 'La Bomba' to excited Leeds crowds.
6. Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019
A huge firework display erupted to celebrate the Leeds Christmas Light Switch On 2019.
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