Buckie Christmas Kracker countdown as wait nearly over for festive extravaganza
The countdown is on for a major Christmas extravaganza in a Moray town.
Saturday, November 16 will see the eagerly awaited return of the Buckie Christmas Cracker to the centre of town.
A bumper day of fun for all the family is on the cards, with Santa himself set to take up residence in Cluny Square in his grotto.
Cluny Square will be packed with attractions and events, including a parade at 2pm, a marquee featuring community groups, crafters and small businesses, as well as a funfair, live music and performances on stage, the fun run and dog show, which are due to get under way at 10am and 11am respectively.
The parade will feature mix of local groups, along with classic vehicles and floats. Leading the procession will be Buckie and District Pipe Band, with the event starting in East Church Street and heading west.
Bringing the event to a colourful - and noisy - close will be the switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights display. The build-up will begin between 3pm and 4pm with live music which will continue on into the early evening.
The lights themselves will be brought into dazzling life around 5pm, depending on weather conditions, the occasion being topped off with a fireworks display.
One of those keenly anticipating the big day is Adam Murray, who chairs both the Buckie Christmas Lights and Christmas Kracker Committees.
He said: “It’s all looking very good and everything’s in place for the 16th.
“If the weather holds on the day we’ll be delighted.
“We’ve now got live music happening at the Christmas Bar - also new for this year - until 9pm in the evening.
“We’re all looking forward to a great day and hope people will come along and enjoy themselves.”
Music will also feature during the day on the stage in the Square, with Coastal Creations, the Cool Jam Cats and the BB Anchor Boys choir also set to perform.
The event will see the Kracker mascots will make a welcome return. There will be an opportunity for younger visitors to the Kracker to have breakfast with them at one of two sittings - 9am and 10.15am. Booking for these is essential.
For updates and further news on this year’s Buckie Christmas Kracker, visit the event Facebook page.
Last year saw the Kracker attract a crowd in the region of 3000 to the town.
