Stirling got into the festive spirit this weekend as the city’s Christmas lights were switched on.
A parade, featuring the Stirling and District Schools Pipe Band, the City of Stirling Pipe Band, and the cast of this year’s pantomime production of Snow White, made its way to King Street for the main event.
They were joined by Stirling’s Scouts and Cubs, community groups, Santa and Mrs Claus, and Provost Elaine Watterson.
Santa then switched on the lights with help from Stirling’s Makar Laura Fyfe.
Our photographer Kenny Smith was there to capture the magic.
Santa and Mrs Claus led the festive parade. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Santa’s Little Helpers was this year’s theme. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
The elves performing on King Street. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Happy faces enjoyed the celebrition. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Macrobert Arts Centre panto performers waving at the crowds. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Mrs Claus looks on as the lights are switched on. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Performers on Baker . Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Children lined up to watch the parade. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Members of the parade ahead of the parade. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
The Strathcarron Singers entertain the crowd ahead of the big switch on. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Santa high fiving excited locals. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Mrs Claus meets a young fan Oliwia Czubaszek. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Elves from Circus Alba perform ahead of the switch on. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
A child in the crowd poses for the camera. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Mrs Claus and her helpers out and about ahead of the big switch on. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson