FESTIVE fun is coming to Cardinia Shire for the annual Pakenham Carols by Candlelight event.
The free evening of entertainment will be held on Saturday 13 December at Toomuc Reserve, Princes Highway Pakenham. Gates open at 6.30pm, with entertainment from 7pm.
Council is proudly presenting the event, with the support of local businesses and community groups.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Leticia Wilmot encouraged residents to bring a rug, picnic and their family and friends to enjoy the evening.
“Carols by Candlelight is a great chance for the community to get together and get into the Christmas spirit – and I have also been assured that Santa will be making a special visit from the North Pole,” she said.
“So please warm up your voice and sing along to the classic Christmas carols on the night.
“It will be a fantastic event and a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas with friends, family and neighbours.”
Other highlights of the carols event include the Cardinia Civic Concert Band playing classic and much-loved Christmas tunes, accompanied by a community choir, which will lead the crowd in the shire’s biggest sing-along.
The night will end on a colourful note with an impressive fireworks display.
Food and drink will be available to purchase at the Reserve with all proceeds going to local community organisations.
Pakenham Carols by Candlelight is an alcohol-free event.
Council also requests that attendees make it a smoke-free occasion. No pets are allowed.
For more event information contact council on 1300 787 624 or c.strengthening@cardinia.vic.gov.au or visit the ‘Pakenham Carols by Candlelight’ webpage on council’s website. To find out about other carols events happening in Cardinia Shire go to council’s online events calendar at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/calendar.
