The switch-on takes place at 6.30pm in Church Square, with the whole event lasting between 4pm and 7pm.
It has not yet been revealed who will have the honour of lighting up the town. But here are some of the stars who have flicked the switch in the past.
1. 2018: Five fab females shared the festive honour
Five inspirational females switched on the lights in 2018. Pictured here with Mayor of Hartlepool Coun Allan Barclay are (left to right), Helen Moon with her daughter Dottie O'Keefe, four, who was successfully fighting against cerebral palsy, X Factor star Molly Scott, boxer Savannah Marshall, Neisha Webb, 12, who became a cheerleader against the odds with the help of a prosthetic blade, and Keep Britain Tidy hero Jessica Stones. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
2. 2014: Coronation Street bad boy David Platt went down well in Church Square
Jack P Shepherd, also known as David Platt was another popular soap star. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
3. 2017: Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas was a Christmas hit
The actor Adam Thomas, best known as Adam Barton in Emmerdale proved a popular choice, not least with these ladies. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
4. 2004: Dingle bells
It's now 15 years since Jeff Hordley, who plays Emmerdale tough guy Cain Dingle, turned on Hartlepool's lights. Photo: Hartlepool Mail