christmas frankston’s
festival of lights
Create a magical family memory at Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights
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Santa’s Grand Arrival
5:00pm - Welcome MC Son ia Marin
elli 5:05pm - Children's Performin g Company of Australia 5:15pm - Santa's Grand Arr ival 5:30pm - Allira Fairlam 5:45pm - Australian Welsh Male Choir 6:05pm - Little Munchkins 6:10pm - DOLCE - Peninsula Music Society 6:30pm - BAC 2 BAC 6:55pm - Little Munchkins
7:00pm - P LOS Musical Productions 'The Secret Garden' 7:25pm - The Christmas Sho w 8:00pm - Andrew Wishart 8:30pm - Melbourne Gospel Choir 9:30pm - Tree Lighting Cer emony and Fireworks Display
Look for Santa and Mrs Claus as they embark on their journey through the city centre to the festival on the Chr istmas Express. Then be a part of the exc itement of Santa’s Grand Arrival and hel p sing “Santa Claus is Coming to Tow n.” Can you guess how Santa will arrive this year?
T ree Lighting Ceremony an d Fireworks Display
A family tradition, the fireworks and lighting of the 100-year-old Norfolk Pin e promises to be a memorable moment. Wit h a special appearance from Santa and his friends, make sure you and your loved ones don ’t miss the fireworks display choreographed to an awe-inspiring theatrical sound and light show. Proudly presented by Centro Kar ingal.
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tmas Show - Come one, come all – your assistance is required! Santa has lost his me mory, and Christmas cheer has gone missing - what are we to do? Chr istmas will never be the same! Star, Pixie, Flooky, Trilly, Rooby and Puddles are coming to the rescue but they need lots of helpers to find the missing Christmas Che er. Come along to this wonderful Christmas Show that all of the family is bound to enjoy. All’s well that ends well - come along and join in the fun, music, laughter and anticipation that only Christmas brings.
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w Wishart - Determined to make the most of his opportunities afte appearing on the Australian tele r vision series X-Factor, Andrew’s amazing musical ability, honed over 20 years as a performer on the pub circuit, has established him as a real mu sical talent with plenty to offer. Melbourne Gospel Choir - The Melbourne Gospel Choir is made up of television, theatre and singing professionals, united in their common Christian faith, to create memorable vocal performances for Australian and international audiences. The choir has recorded three alb ums: A Christmas Prayer, For The Children and Freedom.
a’s North transformed into Sant is re nt Ce ts Ar n sto nder as the Frank including: Discover a world of wo s and entertainment itie tiv ac ’s ren ild ch b of FREE Pole. There will be a hu lots of giveaways, visit Fenix Fitness for u yo re su e ak M s Fenix Fitnes ness testing. as tree and free health and fit or decorate a Christm me ho ke ta to n tio ra e a deco Art and Craft - Mak s. n Church and Bunning with St Luke’s Anglica interactive s - Try your hand at the Leader Newspaper Competition. Newspaper Letterbox
Church Live St Luke’s Anglican to l children are invited Nativity Scene - Al ity ional nativ rt of a tradit dress up and be a pa bring your camera to scene. Make sure you capture the moment.
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‘n’ Greet - Come meet the most famous lion - Alex the Lion from Madag ascar 3. While there you could give him a high five and if you have a camera why not grab a picture with him from 5:00pm - 8:30pm outside Franks ton Arts Centre.
Madagascar 3 © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
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nta’s House - 5:30pm-9:00pm Tell Santa what you would like for Christmas and receive a special gift when you visit Santa’s House at Cube 37. Nine News will be offering great activities and colouring competitions for everyone waitin g to meet Santa. And remember, Santa wil l be at Centro Karingal the next day on Sunday, 25 November.
r turns around every corne Dips, ducks, twists and ents area, with gentler in the rides and amusem t and just enough heigh rides for the young ones to get the best view of for the young at heart the bay. the festival and across ur appetite to the Food Court - Bring yo ulge in delicious treats festival so you can ind cream, eastern wraps, including fine coffee, ice rn, sweet and savoury potato twists, pizza, co d other options! d a variety of healthy an an gs lin mp du e les pa bretzels, Ne and help light le at the festival for $2 nd ca a e as rch Pu . e Fund ston Charitable Fund Frankston Charitabl and support the Frank ls ro Ca e th to ng alo g up the night as you sin
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important information
Festival Road Closures and
Detours - Davey Street, between Nepean Highway and Baxter Street, and Young Street, between Playne Street and High Street, will be closed from 5:00am, Saturday, 24 November until 3:00am, Sunday, 25 Novem ber. Suggested Parking - The imm ediate festival area is off limits to traffic and parking. We suggest using the following public car parking areas: Franks ton Railway Station, Frankston Waterfront, Young Stre et, Bayside Entertainment Com ple x and Bayside Shopping Centre. Pets - Strictly no pets allowed at the festival. Please ensure pets are safely restrained at home during the scheduled fire works display at 9:30pm.
Alcohol and Smoke Free Ev
ent - Drinking alcohol within the festival site is strictly prohibited and Festival Managem ent and Victoria Police reserve the righ t to remove intoxicated persons. As this is a family-friendly event we ask pat ron s to refr ain from smoking within the event site. Public Safety - CCTV cameras
will be in operation to assist Fes tival Management, Police and security to monitor ant i-social behaviour to ensure a safe and enjoyable family event. ‘Like’ us on Facebook to receive regular event updates www.facebook.com/FrankstonCh ristmasFestivalofLights
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ed for their community support: In addition, the following organisations are acknowledg ads and Frankston RSL. Frankston Police, Frankston CFA, Frankston SES, VicRo phone 1300 322 322 during business hours. For more information visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or e without notice. Program correct at time of printing and subject to chang event may change. The North Pole Children’s In the case of inclement weather some aspects of the dless of weather conditions. Activities Centre and Santa’s House will continue regar