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.
5. 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on
Kingdom FM's Ali McLaren interviews Fife Flyers stars Mark Morrison (centre) and Karry Biette at the 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on at the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
6. 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
7. 2002 Glenrothes Christmass lights switch on
Kingdom FM's Ian Gilmour and Ali McLaren at the 2002 Christmas lights switch on in the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press
8. 2002 Glenrothes Christmas lights switch on
Local majorettes joined the 2002 Christmas lights switch on at the Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes (Pic: Fife Free Press) Photo: Fife Free Press