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.
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Furry friends were not forgotten at Grangemouth Christmas lights switch on ceremonies Photo: Michael Gillen
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The magic of Christmas was plain to see at the 2015 Grangemouth Christmas lights switch on Photo: Alan Murray
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There have been some familiar faces at Grangemouth Christmas light switch on ceremonies over the years, including these friends from Frozen Photo: Alan Murray
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These heroes made sure youngsters had a super time at the 2015 Christmas light switch on Photo: Alan Murray