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Out of this world: Dumfries carnival goes intergalactic

Molly ArmstrongBBC Scotland
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Hundreds of children took part in the parade through Dumfries town centre

Thousands of people lined the streets of Dumfries on Saturday for a carnival to celebrate the Big Burns Supper.

Organisers claim a record-breaking crowd of more than 2,500 people joined the procession which had an "outer space" there.

Meanwhile almost 5,000 attended the Northern Lights Trail, a free town-wide event featuring 14 unique sound and light installations.

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Organisers praised the community spirit on display during the carnival
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Highlights of the Northern Lights festival include Divided, which takes place in an abandoned nightclub
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Rabbie's Winter Village served as the festival's heart, offering a five-day hub of local food, drink, and live music performances
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A total of 120 people volunteered at the event
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Local venues joined the festivities, with the Ewart Library and Dumfries Table Tennis Club hosting special glow-in-the-dark events
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This year marks the 14th Big Burns Supper programme, which aims to bring light and culture to the dark winter months
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Support was provided by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Historic Environment Scotland, EventScotland, and the Holywood Trust
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The festival season will end on 25 January with a special Burns Night edition of the show 'Le Haggis'
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