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The streets of Perth City Centre were filled with locals enjoying all the entertainment on offer.
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Musician and Singer Dougie McLean was one of the big draws on Sunday with people travelling just to hear his set.
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Popular band We Came From Wolves performed a foot stomping set on Sunday
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A self taught and choreographed Indian dance troup performed Bollywood style dance in traditional Indian dresses.
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Energetic dancers put on a spectacular show on stage and big screen
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Talented young performers entertained the crowds in Perth on Sunday
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Tippermuir Books Ltd hosted a series of readings in The Fair Maid's House
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The storytelling yurt was popular with children and adults who came to hear stories, poetry and spoken word.
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Spoken and written word took precedence in the atmospheric yurt on Perth's high Street
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The Community Celebration day was in held in support of Perth's big for UK City of Culture 2021.
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The team from Volpa made sure that everything ran seamlessly on the day!
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Talented bagpipe players entertained the crows
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Kids wrapped up warm to enjoy the Community Day on Sunday
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Dunkeld super group The Gutenbergs provided the entertainment at Perth Museum
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Perth Museum and Gallery played host to various exhibitions including Decoupage, sculpture and Tiffany glass decorating.
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Children were well catered for at Perth's Community Celebration Day with lots of entertainment including Basil Brush
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Young singers took to the stage to perform as part of Community Day celebrations in Perth
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Kids were fascinated by the ice sculptures on display in Perth City Centre!
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The Horsecross Plaza stage was home to song, dance and live music.
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The local stars of stage were out on the streets in Perth during Sunday's celebrations
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Perth was granted City Status in 2012 and locals enjoyed the Community Celebration day entertainment.
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Let the Clan's commence!

You will have heard, I’m sure, that Perth is currently bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2021. Last Sunday, the day after the Perth Christmas Lights Switch On, saw over 30 culture ‘Clans’ from across Perth and Kinross come together in support of the bid for a Community Celebration Day. They performed in twelve different venues, from Perth Museum and the Fair Maid’s House to temporary outdoor stages such as the one on Horsecross Plaza outside the Concert Hall and even a story telling Yurt set up on the High Street.

The Small City team were there, weaving in amongst the crowds, soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the vibrant mix of people, cultures, groups and individuals showing off their talents. Workshops, spoken word, food & drink stalls, live music and demonstrations gave people from all walks of life a chance to come together in support of Perth’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021.

There was also a presence from members of PKAVS Minority Communities Hub and The Learning Curve who came forward in large numbers wishing to celebrate and share their talents; everything from Bollywood dancing to Polish beatboxing, Tiffany glass painting to decoupage.

The Grand Finale saw all clans gather on stage for a mass group performance which took our breath away. We stood there watching, at a time when the whole world feels like it’s gone crazy (thanks largely to two idiotic blonde men) and a thought crossed our mind; it’s so refreshing to be part of something big, beautiful and united in a celebration of our people, places, culture, history and future, not to mention it being the ultimate #PerthLoveFest

Our Small City with the Big Personality has always been a meeting place: a crossing point where generations, cultures and creativity come together, making connections and bringing positive change.

With thanks to Fraser Band for the beautiful images.

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If you’d like to find out more about the Perth’s bid check out www.perth2021.com for more Information on this fantastic celebration.

For more information on the culture bid check out Nicki's #PerthLoveFest Join The Perth Clan story. MORE >>>