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Singer, songwriter and X Factor winner James Arthur performs on the main stage at Perth Christmas Lights switch on event in Perth City Centre

By Megan Mailler

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Perth City Centre famous sculpture "The Ring" by artist David Annand has been decorated for the festive season.

Perth City Centre famous sculpture "The Ring" by artist David Annand has been decorated for the festive season.

By Phil Hammond
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Fantastic picture of two ice sculptures as part of Perth's International Christmas market taken by Phil Hannah

Fantastic picture of two ice sculptures as part of Perth's International Christmas market taken by Phil Hannah

By Phil Hannah
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Small City Nicki caught this snap of the finale fireworks for the Christmas lights switch on which could be seen from all over the city lighting up the skies of Perth

Small City Nicki caught this snap of the finale fireworks for the Christmas lights switch on which could be seen from all over the city lighting up the skies of Perth

By Nicola Martin
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The street Parade running through Perth had a host of sights to behold from cartoon characters to theatrical street performers dressed as wolves.

The street Parade running through Perth had a host of sights to behold from cartoon characters to theatrical street performers dressed as wolves.

By Marsha Welsh
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The River Tay lit up reflecting the bright Christmas colours of the city from the outstanding fireworks display which closed the Perth Christmas lights switch on party

The River Tay lit up reflecting the bright Christmas colours of the city from the outstanding fireworks display which closed the Perth Christmas lights switch on party

By Ian Sinclair
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The vintage melody maker provided the festive music at the International Christmas market this weekend in Perth City centre

The vintage melody maker provided the festive music at the International Christmas market this weekend in Perth City centre

By Gordon Muir
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An impressive variety of ice sculptures lined the streets of Perth at the International Christmas market and lights switch on event from Princess statues to Batman

An impressive variety of ice sculptures lined the streets of Perth at the International Christmas market and lights switch on event from Princess statues to Batman

By Alison Lewis
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Cuddly Alpacas roamed the city centre at the Perth Christmas lights switch on event. the furry friends were real crowd pleasers with children being allowed to go and pat the Alpacas.

Cuddly Alpacas roamed the city centre at the Perth Christmas lights switch on event. the furry friends were real crowd pleasers with children being allowed to go and pat the Alpacas.

By Alison Lewis
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Gin glorious Gin! The crowd were well fed and watered at the Christmas lights switch on event with the streets lined with street food vendors and tasty gin bars for an afternoon tipple.

Gin glorious Gin! The crowd were well fed and watered at the Christmas lights switch on event with the streets lined with street food vendors and tasty gin bars for an afternoon tipple.

By Alison Lewis
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Delicious cupcakes and candy Christmas treats tempted the audience as the crowds enjoyed delicious food from local and international suppliers at the Christmas market.

Delicious cupcakes and candy Christmas treats tempted the audience as the crowds enjoyed delicious food from local and international suppliers at the Christmas market.

By Alison Lewis
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#CAKEFEST took place over the weekend at Horsecross Plaza. What better way to spend the weekend than with Christmas Cheer and Cake!

#CAKEFEST took place over the weekend at Horsecross Plaza. What better way to spend the weekend than with Christmas Cheer and Cake!

By Alison Lewis
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The super soft cutest alpaca were hugged by their handlers at the Perth Christmas lights switch on. Can we have one for Christmas please?

The super soft cutest alpaca were hugged by their handlers at the Perth Christmas lights switch on. Can we have one for Christmas please?

By Alison Lewis
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Nothing quite says Christmas like a GIANT Gingerbread figure. Iced to perfection.

Nothing quite says Christmas like a GIANT Gingerbread figure. Iced to perfection.

By Alison Lewis
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Perth's infamous sculptures joined in on the weekends festivities

Perth's infamous sculptures joined in on the weekends festivities

By Alison Lewis
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Beautiful husky's joined the crowds at the Perth Christmas lights switch on event

Beautiful husky's joined the crowds at the Perth Christmas lights switch on event

By Anita Bhadani
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A brilliant sculpture of Bells Sports Centre made of cake at the annual #cakefest extravaganza. Watch out bake off! Perth has the greatest creative bakers around.

A brilliant sculpture of Bells Sports Centre made of cake at the annual #cakefest extravaganza. Watch out bake off! Perth has the greatest creative bakers around.

By Anita Bhadani
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The Christmas street parade was in full swing this weekend. Did you spot the giant elfs?

The Christmas street parade was in full swing this weekend. Did you spot the giant elfs?

By Anita Bhadani
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Yum Yum! We have never eaten as much chocolate in our lifes as we did this weekend. Delicious chocolate lollipops from the Skipton Chocolate Box.

Yum Yum! We have never eaten as much chocolate in our lifes as we did this weekend. Delicious chocolate lollipops from the Skipton Chocolate Box.

By Anita Bhadani
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Perth's high street was packed with delicious street food vendors at the continental market offering everything from bratwurst German sausage to chocolate crepes.

Perth's high street was packed with delicious street food vendors at the continental market offering everything from bratwurst German sausage to chocolate crepes.

By Anita Bhadani
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Singer and songwriter Pixie Lott performs on the main stage at Perth Christmas Lights switch on event in Perth City Centre

Singer and songwriter Pixie Lott performs on the main stage at Perth Christmas Lights switch on event in Perth City Centre

By Megan Mailler
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Perth's BIGGEST ever Christmas party took place this weekend!

19 November 2018

Perth's annual Christmas party got the festive season off to a great start in the fair city, with thousands of people visiting on Saturday 17 November to enjoy free entertainment, live music, and a fantastic atmosphere. This year’s Christmas lights switch on officially became Perth’s BIGGEST EVER Christmas party, firmly putting Perth on the map as the place to be this festive season!

The streets of Perth were lined with street food vendors, fun fair rides, ice sculptures, street performers and a Christmas parade. The world of entertainment rocked up in the Fair City to help welcome in the festive season and lit up the city's streets with Christmas colour with Stephen Mulhern, Pixie Lott and James Arthur headlining the main stage.

This year the festivities carried on throughout the weekend with a chocolate and gin festival, zuppa soup competition, International Christmas market and Cake Fest taking place in Horsecross plaza which brought the crowds in from all over Scotland.

It was fantastic to see so many smiley happy faces from both locals and tourists who had gathered in Perth to kick off the festive season.

Councillor Murray Lyle, Leader of Perth & Kinross Council, said: "I want to say a huge thank you to all the Council staff, performers and visitors who helped make Saturday's Christmas Lights Switch-On event another massive success. The buzz in the city at the weekend was incredible, and proves once again that Perth is the place to be this winter."

Missed out on the Christmas lights switch on? Don’t panic Small City is the place to be to find out about Perth’s Christmas events and what’s going on in the city. From Christmas markets, wreath making workshops, pantomimes, Christmas tree festivals to a Santa Run!

Stay up to date with Christmas events here.

GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHER 

This week we asked the People of Perth to provide our annual Christmas lights switch on gallery! Many thanks to the following contributors for submitting their wonderful photos …. Alison Lewis, Phil Hammond, Nicola Martin, Ian Sinclair, Gordon Muir, Phil Hannah, Marsha Welsh, Megan Mailer, Anita Bhadani and the wonderful Facebook group “Pictures of Perth and Beyond.”