The celebrations began with stalls selling pumpkin based food. Shops in the town joined in the fun by putting together window dressing displays and sculptures involving pumpkins.

Street entertainers provided amusement for shoppers. Pumpkins donated by David Bowman Ltd and carved by pupils hung in the town centre ready to light the way for the grand parade.

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Live bands entertained the crowds from 6pm onwards and the Grand Pumpkin Parade began at 7pm, which all were enthusiastic to join in. The bands and entertainment continued into the night while the crowd danced and sang along.

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