BURNLEY'S feel-good factor translated from Turf Moor to the town centre as hundreds of families turned out to see the town's Chistmas lights switch-on.

Just a day after Sean Dyche's men lit up the Britannia Stadium in Stoke to secure their second win on the bounce, former X Factor star Amelia Lily lit up St James's Street to the delight of the 1,000-strong crowd.

And judging by the number of Clarets shirts on display, many of those mingling around Charter Walk Shopping Centre were still on a high from Saturday's 2-1 win.

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For the younger revellers though, Sunday's switch-on was all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a host of pop acts who performed throughout the afternoon and early evening.

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The superheroes hosted a meet and greet with their fans in the town centre from midday, while Padiham Rotary Club arranged for Santa Claus himself made a guest appearance, much to the delight of hordes of excitable youngsters.

The event, organised by Burnley Council, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, 2BR, Piper Music Management Ltd and Doc Red Eye, included performances the choirs at St John’s CE Primary School Cliviger and Unity College.

Sanderson Dance School also wowed the crowd with an energetic performance on the specially-constructed stage near Hammerton Street.

The music kicked off with East Lancashire's own Chantelle Barrow and Accrington singer-songwriter Maelor Hughes.

The crowd swelled as darkness fell, with some cafes on St James's Street extending their usual opening hours to take advantage of the increase in footfall.

Before Amelia Lily, a stellar cast of other talent show stars took to the stage, including Northern Irish artist Janet Devlin, boyband Kingsland Road, Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowall and former BGT contestants Bailey McConnell and James Smith.

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The best receptions were reserved for 2013 X Factor finalist Luke Friend and former Burnley College student Harry Mondryk, who in the past has recorded with Burnley music guru and lecturer Steve Reid.

Huge video screens allowed the crowd further along St James's Street to stay on top of the action, as groups played on fun fair rides and browsed the various stalls.

Amelia Lily brought the show to a close before she was joined on-stage by the Mayor of Burnley, Coun Andy Tatchell, to officially turn on the lights at 6.30pm, prompting a colourful firework display.

Jean Sandiford, who came along from Ightenhill with her two grandchildren, Samantha and Rebekah, said: "I'll be honest, I didn't know who all the singers were, but I really enjoyed them.

"The weather held up ok and it's just great to see so many people out in the town with their families, having fun."