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PICTURES: Perth Christmas Lights event returns following two-year break

Perth's Christmas lights. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Perth's Christmas lights. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Perth residents took to the city centre on Saturday evening to see the Christmas lights get turned on.

The event, part of Perth’s 2022 winter festival, returned to the city after a two-year absence.

The highlight of the lights switch-on was the main stage entertainment hosted this year by Britain’s Got Talent presenter Stephen Mulhern, German dance act Cascada and entertainer Lionel Vinyl.

Other performers during the event included The UK Rock Show, Lorraine Crosby Heaven and Hell Show, The Jersey Beats, Beats of Brazil, Mud and Amy in The House.

Provost Xander McDade was joined on stage by Santa at 6.15pm to switch on the lights.

It was followed by a fireworks display across the River Tay.

A day filled with festivities

The annual Christmas Parade also made its way to the main stage on Tay Street, with Perth Theatre’s panto dame leading the way with Santa.

The event started at midday, with a Santa’s Grotto, festive stalls and reindeer and birds of prey also in attendance.

Local dance schools, community groups, and festive characters also took part in the fun.

Our photographer Steve MacDougall was on hand to capture some of the evening’s highlights on camera.

Perth’s High Street is lit up for Christmas. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Dance act Cascada performs on Main Stage. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Loryn Cura (The McAndrews Sisters) sits with Paddington Bear during the parade. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Performers from The Princess Show. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A parade took place along South Street. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Friends meet up to watch the lights get turned on. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Crowds gather for the first event in two years. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
Youngsters have fun during the parade. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The McAndrews Sisters enjoy their time on the Main Stage. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Stephen Mulhern was a special guest. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
L-R Caralee (Amy in The House), Barrie Hunter (as Dame Lettie Lou from Jack and the Beanstalk) and Linyl Vinyl. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
In For a Penny host Stephen Mulhern entertained the Main Stage crowd. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Santa greets the crowd. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Cousins Orla and Reggie have some fun. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The parade was led by Perth & District Pipe Band. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A firework display over the Tay took place following the lights. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Stephen Mulhern poses with members of Fair City Baton Twirlers. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Main Stage crowd look forward to the light switch. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

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