Ayr town centre will come alive with a host of free activities, attractions and entertainment from 1.30pm to 5.30pm this Sunday (15 November).
Families can enjoy stage performances, festive activities, Christmas shopping opportunities and plenty of seasonal photo opportunities throughout the afternoon.
Festive activities will take place across Ayr High Street and The Cutty Sark Centre, with entertainment spread across three stages: the Main Stage outside The Cutty Sark Centre, the Dance Extravaganza Stage near the Fish Cross, and the Wallace Tower Stage.
Scotland Rocks will take to the Main Stage from 4.30pm ahead of the big countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on.
Pushing the button to illuminate Ayr with Christmas sparkle will be Cerys McCrindle, alongside South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell.
Cerys is a swimmer from Ayr who competes internationally, both as an individual and as part of a relay team. She recently competed in the 12th Down Syndrome World Swimming Championships in Portugal, bringing home a gold, silver, and bronze medal. Cerys’ relay team not only won a gold medal but also broke the World Record by 10 seconds.
Councillor Alec Clark, South Ayrshire Council’s Depute Leader and Policy Lead for Commercial/Operational Services, said: “Our Festive Family Fun day is a fantastic way to kick off the festive season in South Ayrshire. With a packed programme of free entertainment, activities and attractions, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Councillor Clark, whose portfolio includes cultural services and tourism continued: “The event is also a great opportunity to support local traders and businesses while getting some Christmas shopping underway. The highlight of the day is always the switch-on, with the lights helping visitors and locals get into the seasonal spirit.”