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Best pictures from Cupar Christmas lights switch-on

Santa came calling as hundreds took part in the festivities.

Lilly May, Kenzie Spence Smith and Ella Smart at Christmas lights switch on in Cupar's Bonnygate. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

By Claire Warrender

November 26 2023, 10:36am

November 26 2023, 10:36am

Santa came calling in Cupar as the town’s Christmas lights were switched on.

He and his elves spoke to children at his magical grotto in the Youth Cafe on Saturday.

And a DJ and funfair rides were set up in the town centre.

An all-day Christmas market added to the atmosphere before the town was lit up when the lights went on at 6pm.

Hundreds of people joined the festivities across the town centre.

And our photographer Steve Brown was there to capture the fun.

Festive jumpers and tinsel at Christmas Lights Switch on in Cupar. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Crowds came out to visit the stalls and watch the light switch on. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Erica Anderson (9m) meets Santa for the first time. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Abby Spowart of Misky Moo Crafts at the Christmas Market in the Corn Exchange. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Santa makes his way to the lights switch on. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Aaliyah Miles, Victoria Leonard and Ruaridh Smiles hit the plunger to turn on the Christmas lights. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Cupar’s Citizen of the year, Victoria Leonard, gets flowers at Christmas lights switch on in Bonnygate. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Charlie (2), Eden (9m), Harry (5) with Mum Kristie from Strathkinnes with Santa. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Festive baubles at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Dancers from Yvonne Gray Dance Studio entertain the crowds. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Rory Christie (3) from Tayport with Santa. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Susan Thomson of Woolly Heided at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Yvonne Gray dancers put on a good show. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Santa spreading Christmas cheer. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Polish Buns & Brioche at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Visitors enjoy the teacups ride. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

All Handmade at DunkieLou with Megan and Louise at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Dancers cheer for a photo. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Tracy Easson Illustration and dog Bella at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Lots of Christmas jumpers out for the night. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

High fives all round. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Raffle winners are pulled with Chloe Patrick, Isabel McBain, Mary Spence and Leona Marshall at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Lindsay Blackie with daughter Elsie (8) at Cupar Christmas Lights switch on. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Ava Shaw (11) of BeadedbyAva at the Christmas Market in the Corn Exchange. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Leila (13), Jude (2), Peyton (9), Robyn (13) with Santa and the Elf. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Frank Boness, Artist Sheena Keir and Irma Boness at the Christmas Market. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Sleigh waiting to whisk Santa off to the light switch on. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

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