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.
5. Grangemouth Christmas lights
The weather was not always great during Grangemouth Christmas lights switch on ceremonies so it was better to come prepared Photo: Lisa McPhillips
6. Grangemouth Christmas lights
This wee fella gets into the Christmas spirit way back in 2013 Photo: Lisa McPhillips
7. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Live music sometimes played a part in the Christmas lights switch on ceremony as it did back in 2013 with local band Ultraviolet Photo: Lisa McPhillips
8. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Even the very young could enjoy the fun at the Grangemouth Christmas lights switch on Photo: Lisa McPhillips