Carols in the Grove to be bigger again

The 2017 Ocean Grove Carols in the Park promises to be bigger and better than ever according to stage manager Mamonski.

Over 3,000 locals and holidaymakers attended last year, making the carols the largest annual concert gathering on the Bellarine Peninsula.

The cast includes Goanna Band and The Voice star, Marcia Howard, singing with much-loved ensemble, the Geelong Symphony
Orchestra.

Marcia will be joined at the Carols in the Park by Sarah Carroll, Perri Espinoza, Nicole Hickman, Diane Gardner, Marion Melrose, Dan Eastwood, Stewart Firth and the glorious Geelong Harmony Choir.

The carols will be held on Sunday December 10 starting at 7pm with families encouraged to turn up early to get a good position.

Sausages, pancakes and drinks will be available throughout the evening.

Our Lady Star of the Sea, Surfside and Ocean Grove Primary Schools will be performing on stage and Santa will make an appearance.

Mark Hyland from 93.9 Bay FM will be Master of Ceremonies and for the little ones, there will be face painting and plenty of pre-show activities.

In a long-standing tradition, guests are encouraged to place an unwrapped children’s gift under the Christmas Tree on stage. The gifts go to the Cottage by the Sea children.

Come and share the peace and joy of Christmas at the Ocean Grove Carols in the Park, 7pm Sunday December 10.

Entry is by donation and the gate takings go towards the new disability special accommodation being built in Draper Street.