Whittlesea council is getting ready to light up the night at its Carols by Candlelight event this month.
The night of festive music and holiday cheer will be hosted on Friday, December 13, at the Civic Centre Lawns in South Morang.
The event will kick off with an energetic performance by local group Team Dream, who will get the kids up and dancing.
The program also includes a visit from Santa, who will sprinkle some festive magic and spread cheer all around, and special performances by the talented Diamond Valley Brass Band and the 65-member Carols Community Choir, singing all of your favourite carols.
Thomastown resident Luke Condick joined the Community Choir when he was just nine years old, and 21 years later, he is still part of the choir and loves this annual event.
“What I love most is the connection with everyone and just being together,” Condick said.
Whittlesea Mayor Aidan McLindon said the event is a great opportunity for families and the community to get together and embrace the holiday season.
“We had a fabulous turnout last year, and this year looks set to be even bigger. Some of my greatest memories are of my first Christmas carols I went to as a five-year-old,” Cr McLindon said.
The Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight is a free event for the community with entertainment, food trucks, performers, and of course, a chance to join in with traditional carol singing.
You can also enjoy a twilight market full of handmade and local products to stock up on for the Christmas period.
Food trucks will be onsite for dinner and snacks, but attendees are welcome to bring a picnic.
The event will run from 6–9pm on Friday, December 13 at the Civic Centre Lawns, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
Details: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/carols
