Top international stars from the Edinburgh Tattoo will take part in a spectacular military procession in Perth.
Scores of bands, musicians and dancers will march through the streets of the Fair City on Sunday afternoon.
The City of Perth Salute, which attracted thousands of spectators last summer, will feature a 50-minute show of military choreography.
Organisers have confirmed, following a successful team-up last year, bosses at the Edinburgh Castle extravaganza have agreed to loan two of their leading acts for the day.
The Japanese Central Band, which is in capital for the first time, has been amazing crowds at the Tattoo with an incredible performance from the country’s defence ensemble.
The group, featuring Japanese singers and a pair of Samurai warriors, will appear at Crieff Highland Games later in the afternoon.
The Indian Naval Band, which was invited to Scotland as part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture – marking 70 years of Indian independence – will also be appearing in Perth.
The colourful procession will also feature festival favourites the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as the Black Watch Cadet AFC Band.
The line-up will also include a Chinese dragon, medieval musicians and cheerleaders, amongst others.
The parade kicks off at midday on South Inch. It will march along Tay Street to North Inch for the main arena performance at 12.50pm.
Last year, Perth and Kinross Council struck a deal with Edinburgh Castle chiefs to hold the city’s first military tattoo.
The event, which featured about 400 performers, was held to mark the 750th anniversary of the Treaty of Perth.
The historic document ended a bitter conflict between Scotland and Norway.
It was signed on July 2, 1266, by Magus VI of Norway and King Alexander III of Scotland at the Blackfriars monestary, settling the sovereignty of the Hebrides, Isle of Man, Shetland and Orkney.
During Sunday’s procession, both city centre bridges will be closed from 11.45am until the end of the event.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the Tay Street area around this time, or face being stuck in lengthy tailbacks.
