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Best pictures from Perth’s Santa run and nativity lantern parade

Revellers turned out to enjoy the festivities.

Strathallan School all dressed up for the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson 
Strathallan School all dressed up for the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson 

Perth was brimming with festive cheer on Saturday.

The annual Santa run and nativity lantern parade marked another weekend of festive fun in the Fair City.

Starting outside the Perth Concert Hall many participants decked in Santa costumes ran the 5k route through the city centre before finishing on the North Inch.

In the evening a spectacular lantern procession lit up the city – beginning at St Ninian’s Cathedral on North Methven Street.

The Courier’s photographer Steve Brown/DC Thomson was there to capture all the best moments from a day full of festivities.

It comes days after pupils from Inch View Primary took part in their own Santa run to raise funds for school trips and other activities.

Strathallan School taking part in the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Warming up. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Keir & Gemma McKenzie with dog Indy from Kinrossie getting ready for the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
The Perth and District Pipe Band played at the event. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Aga Mroczkowska from Perth at the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Left to right is Jenny Shek, James (9), Finlay (7) and Isabella (5)  Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Dad Hamish, Mum Jenna with kids Jude (6) and Elodie (4) Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
The race begins. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
The Santa Dash taking off. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Participants pose for a group photo. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Tracy Dryburgh, Claire Brown, and Mags Muir at the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Our furry friends were there to enjoy the run. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Youngster excited to take part in the Santa run. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Cool Santa. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Lots of Christmas cheer. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fun family day out. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Having fun on the Santa run. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Getting the crowd hyped up. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
The rain did not dampen participants spirits. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Smiles and laughs on the run. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Smiling all the way. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Jumping for joy. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Runners coming towards the finish line of the Santa Dash. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Still in good spirits. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Cheering all the way to the end. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Having fun on the run. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Not giving up. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Youngster running to the finish line. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Christmas cheer! Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Perth and District Pipe Band lead Saturdays Lantern walk in Perth. Image: Phil Hannah
Youngster carries a lantern. Image: Phil Hannah
Youngsters taking part in the Lantern walk in Perth. Image: Phil Hannah
Enjoying the Lantern walk in Perth. Image: Phil Hannah
Youngsters carry their lanterns on the parade. Image: Phil Hannah