Crowds flocked to Davey St and Beauty Park to be entertained by live stage shows and performances, carols by candlelight and a spectacular fireworks display. Mayor Cr James Dooley said the crowd had number about 45,000 again this year, in line with attendances in previous years.
“It was impossible not to get into the Christmas spirit. The moment I arrived I was greeted by great entertainers including local dancers, angels on stilts and huskies who were all in the parade, and brought Santa into the festival in style,” he said. “This year the event again attracted tens of thousands of visitors – which goes to show the huge appeal that this event has for the whole community.
“Opening Beauty Park has made a wonderful difference to the festival as it has allowed another space for festivalgoers to relax and enjoy – not only the entertainment – but one of our city’s most iconic locations.”
Cr Dooley thanked the free event’s sponsors, organisers and emergency services for making the annual event possible.
