By Brendan Rees
The jolly old man in red is coming to town early to jingle!
For the first time Clyde Carols by Candlelight will kick off the Casey Christmas Carols at the Hillcrest Christian College Oval in Clyde North on Saturday 2 December.
The event’s organiser Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy said he was “tremendously excited” for the fun-filled family night for the entire community, which is hosted by Gethsemane Church and supported by Casey Council.
The Singer-songwriter who will also perform on the evening said: “We want to make this event affordable for all families to come and enjoy the festive cheer without having to worry about affordability.”
Pastor La-Brooy said entry and entertainment was free, with 2000 vouchers valued at $500 each on offer for the first 2000 attendees at the event, compliments of the event’s major sponsor Barry Bourke Motors – to put towards a purchase of new or used car.
“We aim to create an aura of festive cheer across the oval, with free children’s amusements, local businesses volunteering, vendors displaying their merchandise, live music, comradeship, free giveaways and even some free food.”
He said the festive cheer will also include sausage sizzle, coffee van, ice-cream, popcorn, slushies, and cakes.
Performers this year are Yours Truly, Derrick Junkeer, Mel Manuel, Lisa Ann, Noami Horsley, Dancin’Lines, and Ebony Portelli, Triple Treat Talent Academy, and Gethsemane Church Choir.
Pastor La-Brooy said there will also be a couple of other “surprise acts,” but added: “Santa definitely plans to rock-up on a fire truck.”
The event will start at 5.50pm to 9.00pm at the Hillcrest Christian College Oval.
