Unfortunately current COVID-19 restrictions have put large gatherings on hold all over the country at the moment – but we can still take a glance back to happier times and enjoy all the pre-festive season fun of Grangemouth’s annual switch on ceremony in these Falkirk Herald pictures from the recent past.
In the last decade everyone from Spider Man to Peppa Pig to the cast of Disney’s Frozen has graced the town centre band stand as special guests of honour to entertain the masses.
1. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Although the wee one in the middle doesn't look sure about it - the Christmas light switch on events were always fun for all the family Photo: Alan Murray
2. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Many colourful characters have graced the band stand over the years Photo: Alan Murray
3. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Singer Haley J performed back in the day during the Christmas lights switch on of 2012 Photo: Alan Murray
4. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Grangemouth Christmas lights switch could always draw the crowds Photo: Lisa McPhillips