It'll be anything but a silent night on Thursday 12 December when Wollongong's city centre is filled with festive spirit for Carols in MacCabe Park.
The Carols in MacCabe Park event is being presented by Wollongong City Council and is expected to attract families keen to celebrate the most wonderful time of year.
"This free event is open to everyone in our community and it's going to be a Holly Jolly Christmas evening,'' Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Tania Brown said.
"The carols will provide an opportunity for people to come together, sit on a picnic rug and sing some Christmas favourites led by the wonderfully talented members of the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. It's a lovely way to get into the spirit of the season.''
The Carols in MacCabe Park will start at 7pm and run until 8.30pm. The Crown Street Mall Thursday night markets will also be on, providing people the opportunity to purchase their food and bring it to the park.
In addition to the carols, there will be roving entertainment, festive face painting and live stage shows including Hula Hooping Elves and a Christmas show from Circus Monoxide.
"Plus, no carols event would be complete without a visit from Santa Claus and he has assured us he will be able to take some time out from his hectic North Pole schedule for a quick stop in Wollongong,'' Cr Brown said.
"He'll be dropping by towards the end of the evening to say hello to all the well-behaved youngsters, and the young-at-heart- in the audience.''
Stay up to date with all the news from the carols event by visiting Council's website or on the City of Wollongong Facebook page.
Essential information:
What: Carols in MacCabe Park
Presented by Wollongong City Council, there will be Carols led by the musicians from Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, live stage shows including Hula Hooping Elves and a Circus Monoxide Christmas show, roving entertainment, and festive face painting.
Where: MacCabe Park, Wollongong
When: Thursday 12 December 2024 from 7pm-8.30pm
