Families are being invited along to the town centre to enjoy a spectacular 'Light Night' on Saturday from 7 p.m.

An exciting visual arts display and street theatre entertainment will be running throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

The town will be transformed into the land of giants with the arrival of the 25 ft Big Man puppet along with an invasion of large butterflies, huge monochrome birds with their alien riders, impressive 10m high Dali dancers and an interactive light show.

The colour fest is just one of many activities being organised to mark the Big Man's visit to Kirkcaldy.

The blue giant, who is the size of a double decker bus, will walk the streets of the Lang Toun from 1 p.m. onwards. The Big Man will be joined on his walk by dancers and drummers and the event is expected to attract thousands of people to the town.

Schools and local groups have all been involved in the Big Man Walking project and their work will be unveiled this weekend.

Sunil Varu, town centre manager, said: "The entertainment is free and family-friendly.

''We have activities catering for people of all ages they can take part in. It will be a visual spectacular with Dali dancers, large ants, butterflies and birds.

''There will also be a film about Kirkcaldy which will show modern and archive footage of the town. It will be shown on a giant screen and is also free."

He added: "We want to welcome people from Kirkcaldy and beyond along on the day to enjoy the wide range of entertainments in the town centre."

12.00 - 2.00pm
Town Square, Kirkcaldy
Once he has woken up and got dressed and eaten his breakfast in the Town Square, the local 'Welcoming Committee' – which has been waiting for him for a few hundred years – formally welcomes the Big Man to Kirkcaldy.
He will be presented with his special garland and a giant map to help him find his way round Kirkcaldy ... and then he gets ready for his walk!

1.00 – 2.00pm
Town Square, Kirkcaldy
Drumatik – tapping with this spectacular drumming group
The Mind and Body Belles – belly dancers add to the spectacle of the Big Man's parade
Clairschach – St. Clair's Resource Centre Singing Group

2.00 – 4.00pm
Join the parade!
The Big Man begins his walk at 2.00 p.m. – follow him on his circular route from the Town Square to Whytescauseway, along the High Street towards Port Brae and then back along the Esplanade past Volunteers Green, into Nicol Street and then back to the Town Square.
Enjoy performances from the hugely talented students from Adam Smith College, and be entranced by the storytellers from Blether Tay-Gither

5.00 – 7.00pm
Museum & Art Gallery
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery is open later specially to welcome the Big Man to town.

7.00 – 9.00pm
Town Square, Kirkcaldy
As evening falls, the beat goes on with drumming group Rhythm Method, and the
American Tribal Belly Dance troupe.
8.00 p.m. –Big Man Film (10 mins) plus
Judy Barker (singer/ piper), and
NRJ Dance (Hip-hop dance troupe)

7.00-9.15pm
Town Square, Kirkcaldy
The Big Man wakes up refreshed and gets ready to be entertained again.
The performance, on a specially built stage includes a fashion show, live music, street running and a film of Kirkcaldy past and present which runs for approximately 10 minutes

8.30 - 10.00pm
High Street, Kirkcaldy
The High Street hosts the most spectacular street theatre ever seen in the Kingdom! Brace yourself for an invasion of giants as huge butterlfies and ostrich-like birds march, dance and entertain the crowds.
Look out for the Dali dancers accompanied by the music group, Soznak, and get your cameras ready for the stunning interactive light show which is specially kids!