Carols by the Bay will officially kick off the festive season this year, bringing the community together again.
The family-friendly event will return to Einbunpin Lagoon on Thursday, 3 December.
Deagon Ward Councillor Jared Cassidy said Carols by the Bay was an event he looked forward to each year.
“It’s a very Australian Christmas here of course, and we love that it’s really the official start to Christmas celebrations in Sandgate,” he said.
State primary school choirs will be performing all the traditional crowd favourites, alongside the area’s two community choirs, the Bayside Divas and the Multitude Choir.
Cr Cassidy said the familiarity of the carols event was something residents looked forward to every year.
“Carols by the Bay has been running so long now that we have generations of families who have performed,” he said.
Family Entertainment, Food, and Santa’s Special Arrival
“There are people who took part and are now watching their children, and in some cases probably grandchildren as well.
“The kids all love performing, even the older ones who have been singing each year since they were little, you can see their faces light up.
“It’s really such a special time of year.”
There will be a fundraising barbecue being run by local state school volunteers, and there will be food trucks as well.
The Bramble Bay Lions Club will be selling traditional fruit cakes, and of course, the big man in red will be making an appearance.
“Santa will be there handing out sweet treats,” Cr Cassidy said.
“Carols by the Bay is a lovely, carefree afternoon for families, at what can be a busy time of year. School is finishing up, and we’re all about to get into that pre-Christmas rush.
“So, Carols is a little window of time to sit back, watch the choirs, and just enjoy.”
For more information, keep an eye on Cr Cassidy’s social media pages.
Carols by the Bay
- Thursday, 3 December
- Einbunpin Lagoon Park
- Brighton Road, Sandgate.
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