And we were there to record the event in video and in pictures, as families from all across the city enjoyed singing from some talent acts including children’s choirs and the Sheffield Britain’s Got Talent star, Maxwell Thorpe, before England women’s UEFA Euro 2022 winner Ellie Roebuck switched on the lights.
We have put a picture gallery together with some of the best pictures from the night, showing the stars, the crowds, and some of the smiling families who travelled into the city centre for the event.
Take a look through the pictures – you may see yourself or someone you recognise.
1. Switch on
Hundreds packed Barker's Pool for Sheffield's Christmas lights switch on. Where you there? Photo: David Kessen
2. Push the plunger
England star Ellie Roebuck pushes the plunger to turn on the Christmas lights Photo: David Kessen
3. Smiles
Vanda Galer, Phil Dickins, and Galer Farrer brought Ralph and Biba to the switch on from Endcliffe Photo: David Kessen
4. Christmas tree
The Christmas tree and the lights in front of the town hal Photo: David Kessen