Kirkcaldy’s Xmas Lights Switch On Party a Huge success

A great afternoon’s entertainment combined with the perfect weather brought a massive crowd to Kirkcaldy Town Centre’s Christmas Lights Switch On party on Sunday 16th November. An estimated 6,000 people lined the streets of the town centre to enjoy the great atmosphere of the fun events laid on for them.

The annual Santa’s reindeer parade organised by the Mercat Shopping Centre was once again a huge crowd pleaser with everyone desperate to catch a glimpse of the reindeer and Santa. Joining the parade was that world superstar, Scooby-Doo, who was an instant success with the hundreds of children who flocked him wherever he went. Throughout the afternoon Scooby-Doo did several walkabouts through out the town centre, from the west end to the east end of the High Street, and in both Shopping centres. The final piece of the entertainment jigsaw was the popular “Pip, Pop & Santa” musical shows performed on the Switch On stage which attracted a huge crowd on each occasion.

Sunil Varu, Kirkcaldy Town Centre Manager said,

“The accent of the Switch On entertainment was firmly on “festive fun” and the I believe the huge crowd did not go home disappointed. Scooby-Doo’ appearances throughout the afternoon were met with great enthusiasm and there will be many people who will have cherished memories of the day recorded in their digital cameras.

I am particularly delighted to work in partnership with the Mercat Shopping Centre in offering an event which makes Kirkcaldy the centrepiece of Fife’s Christmas festivities and in turn making Kirkcaldy a great festive shopping destination”.