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.
9. Grangemouth Christmas lights
No one really felt cold watching all the heartwarming entertainment Photo: Lisa McPhillips
10. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Provost Pat Reid, Peppa Pig and Grangemouth Children's Day Queen Georgia Forsyth join Santa to turn on the Christmaslights back in 2013 Photo: Lisa McPhillips
11. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Crowds stayed on into the early evening at most Grangemouth Christmas lights switch on events Photo: Lisa McPhillips
12. Grangemouth Christmas lights
Youngsters from Big Bad Wolf Children's Theatre Company entertain the masses before the 2016 switch on Photo: Michael Gillen