UPDATE: the lighting of the Redlands Coast Christmas tree event in Raby Bay Harbour Park has been postponed until 29 November due to the wet weather
The Lighting of the Christmas Tree will herald the start of Redland City Council’s four-week Christmas festival on Friday 22 November 2024.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the free event would officially launch the city-wide Christmas on Redlands Coast program.
“Council is spreading the festive cheer far and wide this year, with Christmas activations and collaborations at various locations across our mainland and island communities,” the Mayor said.
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“This includes events and activities at key Council venues, four free movie nights, an augmented reality Christmas Trail and colouring-in competition, lighting displays, a Santa Hotline and support for community-led events.
“The Christmas program will be launched with the traditional Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Raby Bay Harbour Park on 22 November.
“This free event starts at 4.30pm and includes photos with Santa, roving performers, craft activities with Redland Libraries and face painting.
“There will also be traditional carols by local performers Craig Martin and Band, Laura Robinson, Liam Waldock and Miss Mandy.
“This will be followed by the lighting of the tree and then families are encouraged to relax on blankets and picnic chairs for a Christmas movie in the park, The Santa Clause.”
Food and drink vendors will be on site and take away will be available from local restaurants and cafes at Raby Bay Harbour and Cleveland CBD.
People attending the event can also bring their own food and drinks, but no alcohol.
No pets are allowed except for service animals such as guide dogs and assistance dogs. A full list of permitted and prohibited items is available on Council’s Christmas webpage.
More information about the Lighting of the Christmas Tree and the Christmas on Redlands Coast program is available at redland.qld.gov.au/Christmas
