IN PICTURES: Santa arrives in a campervan to start Kirkcaldy’s countdown to Christmas By Claire Warrender November 29 2021, 10:34am November 29 2021, 10:34am Share IN PICTURES: Santa arrives in a campervan to start Kirkcaldy’s countdown to Christmas Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/2776404/in-pictures-santa-arrives-in-a-campervan-to-start-kirkcaldys-countdown-to-christmas/ Copy Link Santa waves as he steps out of his VW campervan. Picture Steven Brown/DCTMedia. Santa ditched his traditional sleigh for a campervan as he began the Christmas countdown in Kirkcaldy at the weekend. Crowds gathered as he and Mrs Claus drew up at The Mercat in the red VW van, complete with a red nose and the registration plate Santa 1. Santa arrives in a campervan. Picture Steven Brown/DCTMedia. He then took up residence in his grotto inside the shopping centre, where he and his elves entertained visiting families. And his arrival was followed by a lantern parade along the High Street, bringing even more festive cheer to the afternoon. Aria Leslie, 5, from Thornton, meets Santa and Mrs Claus. Picture Steven Brown/DCTMedia. Amelia Christie, 4, from Kirkcaldy, was excited to meet Santa. Picture Steven Brown / DCT Media, An elf takes a photo of he Claus family. Picture Steven Brown / DCT Media. Musical entertainment was provided by the Tullis Russell Band and the Resonate Female Drum Band. And balloon modellers and face painters provided plenty for the kids to do. Finally, the cast of this year’s Panto, Sleeping Beauty, sprinkled some Christmas magic and brought light to the town. They were given the task of switching on The Mercat’s indoor Christmas lights at 4pm. Saturday’s event did not include the outdoor High Street lights, which are the responsibility of Fife Council. They have yet to go up following concerns over safety. But a solution has been arranged and the street will be lit up in time for Christmas.
