Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd and former Liberty X member Kevin Simm will be switching on Leyland's Christmas lights.
South Ribble Borough Council, alongside Leyland Town Team, has brought the two celebrities on board for the 2025 festive event.
The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday, November 29, on Hough Lane.
There will also be a Christmas market, stage entertainment, and fairground rides.
The day will culminate in Shepherd and Simm flicking the switch at 5.30pm.
Councillor Matthew Farnworth, South Ribble Borough cabinet member for parks, events and culture, said: "We’re so excited for the big Christmas lights switch on this year.
"It’s a fantastic event to bring the community together, support local businesses, and get the festive celebrations underway in Leyland.
"Working together with Leyland Town Team, we look forward to putting on a fun day out for all, showcasing great entertainment and local talent on stage, and seeing everyone enjoying themselves on the day."
He said: "Now in our 11th year, we try to make it bigger and better each year.
"We’re so thrilled and delighted to bring to Leyland both Jack P Shepherd, Coronation street actor and Celebrity Big Brother winner, and Kevin Simm, ex Liberty X, winner of The Voice UK and front man for Wet Wet Wet.
"The team have been working hard to make it a day to remember, to bring the community together and to help the local economy.
"We also have more fantastic acts to be revealed, including local artists."
The Christmas markets will open at 12pm, with stage entertainment starting at 1.30pm.
Visitors can look forward to performances by Lionel Vinyl, comedian Karl Porter, and other local musical talents.
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Those attending can park for free on Ecroyd Street car park, Sumner Street car park, King Street car park, and Churchill Way car park.
Hough Lane will be shut from 6am to 10pm on the day of the event.
The Leyland Cross Christmas light switch-on will take place the night before, on Friday, November 28, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
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