Dunfermline’s Christmas light switch-on takes place this weekend – and we have all you need to know ahead of the event.
The festive event will be held in the city centre on Sunday (November 17).
Fife Council says the switch-on will be “bigger and better than ever” with a range of activities on offer.
The event will run from 11am to 6.40pm and includes a funfair, artisan market, live entertainment and 5k Santa Dash.
Councillor James Calder, convener of the City of Dunfermline area committee, said: “This has been another incredible year for Dunfermline, and we’re excited to cap it off with a festive celebration to remember.
“Come along on Sunday and join us as we light up the city centre and fill Dunfermline with the joy of the season.”
Who is performing at Dunfermline Christmas lights switch-on 2024?
Electronic legends N-Trance and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will both perform at the Glen Gates at 5pm and 5.40pm respectively.
Live entertainment also takes place from 1pm at High Street/Guildhall Street/St Catherine’s Wynd with performances from Ignite Dance, Limelight Academy, Shuffle Dance, Rosyth & District Musical, Dunfermline Choral Union, Kelty Musical Association, Dunfermline Junior Chorus, Dunfermline District Pipes & Drums, Dunfermline City Brass Band, Dunfermline Pipe Band and The Black Watch Army Cadet Force Pipes and Drums.
Dunfermline Christmas lights switch-on Santa Dash route
The Santa Dash will start at M&S on High Street at 2pm.
The race will then head down High Street towards the entrance to Pittencrieff Park.
Those taking part can choose to complete either the High Street dash or longer 5k run with three loops around the park, finishing back at the Glen Gates.
Entries are open for the event with tickets available for £10 for adults and £5 for children under the age of 16.
Other events and attractions
The day will involve a range of events and activities across the city centre.
An artisan craft market will be held on St Catherine’s Wynd from 11am while there will also be a funfair in Pittencrieff Park from 1pm.
A mascot race will take place from 2.30pm, starting at M&S on High Street.
There will also be a main parade starting from 4.30pm at Viewfield Terrace car park.
The big lights switch-on is being held at 5pm at the Glen Gates.
Do you need a ticket for Dunfermline Christmas light switch-on?
The event is free to attend, but tickets are needed to enter the Santa Dash.
What is the weather forecast?
The Met Office forecast shows conditions will be cold for the switch-on.
Although there will be highs of 5°C, it will feel like just 1°C or 2°C in the wind.
The day is expected to start off dry but light rain is predicted from mid-afternoon into the evening.
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