Everything you need to know for tonight’s Carols by Candlelight

TONIGHT sees the start of a new era with a community led and run Ballarat Carols by Candlelight presented by Harcourts set to take the stage.

Here’s everything you need to know about the event and recap of our coverage over the last few months.

Location: City Oval, corner Mair and Pleasant streets, Lake Wendouree.

Entrances: on Mair and Pleasant streets, with a drop off and pick up zone on Pleasant Street.

Times: McCafe Kids Carnival starts at 4pm, carols begin at 7pm.

If you haven’t been able to find a print copy of our special Carols by Candlelight lift-out, check out a digital version.

Check out our coverage of what’s happening tonight, how it came about and who’s involved.

How it all began – Community carols to continue at Christmas.

Harcourts Ballarat become major sponsors – Community behind Carols support.

3BA Christmas Appeal will be the big beneficiary of tonight’s event – Caligari ambassador for Carols.

There’s a dedicated team putting on the Carols – Meet the voices behind Ballarat’s Carols.

Get to know Zoy Frangos and Elisa Colla – Stars of musical theatre to sing at Carols.

Other well known local faces will be there too – Harbour on deck for Carols.

The show is set to go out with a bang! – Sparkling crescendo set for Carols.

One organiser has a personal connection that goes beyond the singing – Retro broadcast links Hustwaite to Carols history.

Sign language interpreters mean even more people can enjoy the evening – Carols more vibrant with Auslan.

Don’t forget the McCafe Kids Carnival – Carols carnival a treat for kids.

See who’ll be taking on master of ceremony duties – Glenn Ridge and Jules Zass in as Carols hosts.

The young faces who’ll take a staring role – Trio to sing with Carols’ guest of honour.