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Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade

Come and join Santa in Stirling’s free family parade to celebrate switching on the Christmas lights.

Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade

About Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade

Photo credit: The Kilted Photographer

Come and see Santa in Stirling’s free family parade as we celebrate the Christmas lights switch-on.

The theme for the Parade this year is ‘Santa’s Helpers’. The Parade will include Santa and Mrs Claus, Lord Provost Elaine Watterson, the City of Stirling Pipe Band, Stirling and District Schools Pipe Band, Christmas street performers and characters, Stirling Scouts Cubs & Beavers.

Programme:

Stirling Christmas Farmers Market in Port Street – 1pm – 6pm
Tolbooth Voices choir at the Roundel – 2pm – 2:30pm
Street Performers in Port Street and Murray Place – 2:15pm – 3:30pm
Strathcarron Singers Caroling at the Roundel – 3pm- – 3:30pm
Parade – 4:30pm
Christmas songs by Amy Rayner at the Roundel
Christmas Lights 5:00pm*

*Timings are subject to change

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