Reality TV star Rylan Clark was mobbed one year, while a host of panto stars and sporting celebrities have all taken part in the big event.
These archive photos date from 2002 when Kingdom FM hosted the extravaganza.
1. 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on
Crowds at the 2002 Christmas lights switch on in the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
2. 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on
The 2002 Christmas lights switch on in the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
3. 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on
Local majorettes at the 2002 Christmas lights switch on in the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
4. 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on
The 2002 Christmas lights switch on in the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
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