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Best pictures as Boney M, N-Trance and Chico take to the stage for Perth Christmas lights switch-on

Revellers turned out to enjoy the festivities on Saturday.

Boney M performing at the Perth Christmas lights switch-on 2023.
Boney M take to the stage. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
By Chloe Burrell

Revellers came out to enjoy the annual Perth Christmas lights switch-on.

The city centre has been buzzing with a number of festivities this weekend.

Entertainment on the main stage in Tay Street has included star turns from Boney M, N-Trance and Chico, with Claire Sweeney hosting.

Local acts have also been performing on the stage, as well as on the Christmas stage in Horsecross Plaza and community stage in King Edward Street.

There was additionally a Christmas parade that left from Thimblerow.

Music and street entertainment were on display in the city centre throughout Saturday, with market stalls on King Edward Street and St John’s Place.

Our photographer Mhairi Edwards captured all of the best moments from the jam-packed event.

Pipe Major for Perth and District Pipe Band, Alistair Duthie. 
The pipe band entertain the crowd. 
The Christmas parade makes it way through the town centre. 
The fancy costumes light up the streets during the Christmas parade.
The crowd enjoys the Christmas parade. 
A bit chilly in these costumes! 
A wave from the parade. 
Annabelle Kelly, 5 on the tea cups. 
Connor Kelly, 8 on the teacups. 
Ella Henny pets a reindeer. 
Seumas Riach, 3, enjoys the Santa Claus bouncy castle. 
Chico does a set on the main stage. 
The crowd goes wild for Chico. 
More love for Chico!
Chico struts his stuff on the main stage.
Last Orders on the main stage. 
Last Orders entertain the crowds.
Perth’s Christmas lights are turned on by Chico, Boney M and other members of the public. 
Fireworks celebrate the  switching on of the lights.
Skye Jachnik, 5 enjoys the festivities.

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