The festive spirit was in full flow as crowds enjoyed a host of activities and market stalls before the big switch-on.
As well as the chance to meet Father Christmas, there were fairground rides, donkeys and a tombola.
There was also entertainment from the Chris and Lucy Beaumont School of Dance and Creative Scene.
1. West Yorkshire Christmas Events: All our photos as Birstall celebrates Christmas lights switch-on
Birstall Christmas lights switch-on Photo: Jim Fitton
2. West Yorkshire Christmas Events: All our photos as Birstall celebrates Christmas lights switch-on
Birstall Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Jim Fitton
3. West Yorkshire Christmas Events: All our photos as Birstall celebrates Christmas lights switch-on
Lynnne Spencer-Penfold on her Lyncrafts stall. Photo: Jim Fitton
4. West Yorkshire Christmas Events: All our photos as Birstall celebrates Christmas lights switch-on
Amelia Oates, five, enjoying the rides Photo: Jim Fitton