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In Pictures / Festive cheer as Santa comes to town

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A large crowd gathers in a festive town square at dusk, surrounded by buildings and holiday lights.
All photos: Malcolm Younger/Millgaet Media

Hundreds turned out in Lerwick this afternoon (Saturday) to welcome Santa for the annual parade along Commercial Street followed by the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Malcolm Younger was there for Shetland News.

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves from a boat alongside RNLI crew members in yellow uniforms. A crowd of onlookers stands in the background.
A person dressed as Santa Claus interacts with a smiling girl wearing glasses and a Santa hat. Both are outside, and the sky is overcast.
Three people dressed as Christmas elves, with two wearing large masks, pose outdoors against a cloudy sky.
Two people in Santa outfits smile, one holding a bell, outdoors with a rocky background.
Santa and elves parade through a festive street with onlookers and holiday decorations.
A festive street scene with a crowd, including people in Santa hats and high-visibility vests. A person is dressed as a lighthouse mascot in the center, with holiday lights overhead.

 

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