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It’s a kind of magic! The best pictures as Perth enjoys a ‘Magical Christmas Weekend’

Perth Santa Dash. Image: Gareth Jennings / DC Thomson
Perth Santa Dash. Image: Gareth Jennings / DC Thomson
By Kieran Webster and Gemma Bibby

A range of events and magical acts came to Perth, for a “Magical Christmas Weekend” as the city’s winter festival continues.

The festivities kicked off on Saturday with magicians from the Edinburgh Magical Festival wowing the audience on the main stage.

Chris De Rosa and Michelle perform in the magic show. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.

Audiences were treated to more magic by acts including Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Kevin Quantum, and five-time Scottish magician champion, Woody The Magician.

The Mill Street gazebo also saw puppet shows from Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre and Alakazamm Puppets, with another show also taking place at St Paul’s.

Puppet theatre. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.

Meanwhile, the annual Santa run also saw Perth’s city centre filled with the Christmas spirit on Saturday.

Saturday’s events were brought to an end with a nativity parade led by the Perth & District Pipe Band.

On Sunday there was live entertainment from a range of local singing and dancing acts on the Mill Street stage.

Fair City Wrestling had a ring set up on Mill Street too, bringing some extra drama to the Winter Festival.

People had the chance to dance Sunday night away as the silent disco retuned to St Pauls, or attend the Christmas ghost tour around the city.

Our photographer, Gareth Jennings, captured all the best moments.

Checking the pipes are ready – Perth and District Pipe Band. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Perth and District Pipe Band. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Tinsel and turkey! Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Woody the Magician entertains the crowd. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Selfies with Santa! Neil Scott and Laura Gonzalez. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Ta dah! Chris De Rosa and Michelle during the magic show. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Getting a good view from up here! Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
The Absurdist Pipe Band. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Time for a selfie before the Santa Dash. Marion Mitchell and Dec Halley. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Santas popping up everywhere! Graham and Isaac (10) Simpson. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
A family ready to start the dash! Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Donna Whyte with Santa’s little hairy helpers, ‘Teddy’ and ‘Bear’ the dogs. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
The MacPherson family, Juleigh, Euan and little Chloe. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Ann Marie McLean, Linda Smith and Gracie Innes(7). Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Claire Gasper leads the warm up. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Wave those hands in the air. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Saturday Night Fever Santa. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
It’s tricky to follow this warm up. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Lisa Brown with her daughter Jessica (3) during the warm up. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
A sea of dancing Santas! Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
‘Teddy’ and ‘Bear’ join in the warm up with Donna Whyte. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
And they’re off! Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Dashing through the streets. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Chatting on the way. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Lots of effort from the little Santas. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Even the teenagers are out. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Christmas kilts and onesies. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Even the dogs join in. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.
Norrie Greig jumps for Santa. Image: Gareth Jennings/DC Thomson.

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