THE Frankston Christmas Festival is set to return for its 26th year at the end of this month. Christmas celebrations across Frankston will kick off on Saturday, 30 November. The event will include a “Looney Tunes Christmas Extravaganza” stage show, a market, carnival rides, Santa photos, a Christmas parade, the lighting of the Norfolk Pine, and a fireworks display.
The Christmas event will also coincide with the End Of The Line music concert at 29 Playne Street. From 2pm, music acts Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Full Moon Flower Band, Kiwat Kennell, and Erica Avenue will take to the stage.
Frankston Council’s head of festivals and major events Carolyn Smith said “as more and more residents and visitors flock to the event, the way they celebrate is changing and the festival is evolving to respond to this.”
“While the festival continues to deliver the most magical moments for families and young children including a visit to Santa’s House, Christmas craft and the official Christmas parade – there will be more things for those attending with friends or older children,” Smith said. “Ugly Sweater Portraits, a European Christmas Village and End of the Line Frankston as part of Always Live will give more people more reasons to join in the festivities in Frankston City.
First published in the Frankston Times – 19 November 2024