Out of this world: Dumfries carnival goes intergalactic
Molly ArmstrongBBC Scotland
Stuart WalkerHundreds 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.
Stuart WalkerOrganisers praised the community spirit on display during the carnival
Stuart WalkerHighlights of the Northern Lights festival include Divided, which takes place in an abandoned nightclub
Stuart WalkerRabbie's Winter Village served as the festival's heart, offering a five-day hub of local food, drink, and live music performances
Stuart WalkerA total of 120 people volunteered at the event
Stuart WalkerLocal venues joined the festivities, with the Ewart Library and Dumfries Table Tennis Club hosting special glow-in-the-dark events
Stuart WalkerThis year marks the 14th Big Burns Supper programme, which aims to bring light and culture to the dark winter months
Stuart WalkerSupport was provided by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Historic Environment Scotland, EventScotland, and the Holywood Trust
Stuart WalkerThe festival season will end on 25 January with a special Burns Night edition of the show 'Le Haggis'
