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Elgin Christmas lights switch on an "absolute blast" as crowds turn out despite chilly weather

By Ewan Malcolm

- ewan.malcolm@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 10:20, 30 November 2023

| Updated: 10:21, 30 November 2023

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CROWDS braved the chilly weather for the switching on of Elgin's Christmas lights on Saturday.

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Keiran's Legacy had a stand at the lights switch on...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Blacklaw Dance Company's Emily Thomson shows her moves on the stage...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Blacklaw Dance Company's Emily Thomson shows her moves on the stage...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Lily Wilson on stage as part of Blacklaw Dance Company. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Blacklaw Dance Company on stage. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

A festive looking Elgin and District Pipe Band. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa and his reindeer make their way up the High Street towards the Plainstones. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa and his reindeer make their way up the High Street towards the Plainstones. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa and his reindeer make their way up the High Street towards the Plainstones. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa and his reindeer make their way up the High Street towards the Plainstones. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa, after leaving his reindeer at the top of Lossie Wynd, walks up the High Street. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa, after leaving his reindeer at the top of Lossie Wynd, walks up the High Street. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The Elgin and District Pipe Band...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

A young member of the Elgin Musical Theatre. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The Elgin Musical Theatre take to the stage. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

A young member of the Elgin Musical Theatre on stage...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Ken Smith of the Elgin Musical Theatre...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Elgin Musical Theatre...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Kai Logan acted as compere for the day. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Awaiting the lights switch on...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Santa Claus joins event compere Kai Logan on stage ahead of the switch on. ..Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Zach Black gets ready to switch on the lights...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Zach Black switches on the lights...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Zach Black turned on the Christmas Lights...Elgin Christmas Lights Switch on 2023...Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The lights were switched on by local school pupil Zach Black while crowds enjoyed a packed day of entertainment.

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