Broughty Ferry’s annual Christmas lights night attracted thousands of people for an evening of entertainment, food and drink.
Santa Claus and Scotland’s leading tribute group to Disney’s ice-cold hit Frozen welcomed the crowds to the street party.
The cartoon princesses weren’t the only thing to be frozen however, with sub-zero temperatures recorded throughout the celebrations.
But with hot food and drink on hand courtesy of local traders including Visocchis and Scotts Butchers, the party spirit was kept alive through the Ferry’s streets.
Organised by the Broughty Ferry Traders Association (BFTA), the evening featured performances from the Barnhill Primary School Choir and Tayside Young Fiddlers on Brook Street.
BFTA chair Steve James said: “The Christmas lights switch on is great fun way to bring all of our community together to enjoy a good, old fashioned street party.
“There’s always such a great atmosphere and the lights give Broughty Ferry a lovely festive twinkle, literally lighting up the town with the spirit of a Merry Ferry Christmas.”
The Gillies-sponsored event has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors who come together to mark the start of the festive season with fairground rides and street entertainment.
The live entertainment began at 6pm, with Dundee Lord Provost Bob Duncan switching on the lights at 7.30pm.
The BFTA is also holding a second festive event on December 11 between 12pm and 4pm.
Festive Sunday will feature Santa’s Grotto with the merry Ferry Minions and a guest appearance from Oor Wullie.
Meanwhile, Stobswell hosted its own festive celebrations.
Councillor Lynne Short said it was a chance for the community to celebrate.
She added: “It’s been a really exciting week getting ready for all that’s happening.
“It’s going to be very much community led with loads of local organisations getting involved.
“There is also a Christmas fayre on Saturday and lots of other different events happening over the whole weekend.”
Tayside Contracts provided teas, coffees and mince pies while pupils from local schools performed a selection of songs.
