Pictures from Falkirk Christmas lights switch on

Pictures from Falkirk Christmas lights switch on - Part 1

Falkirk was lit up for the festive seaosn on Sunday as almost 12,000 people crowded into the High Street for the annual lights switch on.

By Gordon Holmes

Published 18th Nov 2019, 17:28 BST

Here is our first selection of pictures from the event, showing the lights after they were switched on.

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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.

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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.

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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.

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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.

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