CHRISTMAS spirit is officially in the Borough of Queenscliffe’s air with thousands of visitors and residents flocking to Point Lonsdale Road for a street party.<\/p>\n
The borough estimates 2,000 people attended the event which was filled with activities including live music, Christmas shopping with local traders, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.<\/p>\n
Headlining the event was the lighting of the Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree, an annual favourite amongst the borough’s residents.<\/p>\n
According to Queenscliffe mayor Ross Ebbels, the council’s plan to hold this year’s Christmas program is to benefit the community on two fronts.<\/p>\n
The first being to celebrate the Christmas season and second, to support local traders and stimulate the borough’s economy.<\/p>\n
“Thank you to the traders, musicians, local families and our special guest Santa Claus for making Saturday’s event so special,” Cr Ebbels said.<\/p>\n
“After such a difficult year, shopping at small, local businesses is more important than ever.<\/p>\n
“Buying your presents locally this Christmas is like buying two gifts \u2013 one for the recipient, and one for the small business owner you’re supporting.”<\/p>\n
Several traders reported that they not only enjoyed the event, but the support garnered from the community made for an exciting afternoon and night.<\/p>\n
Local trader Mark Rogerson, operator of Pasquini’s Deli & Cafe in Point Lonsdale, said the street “really came alive” for the event.<\/p>\n
“We really appreciated so many families coming out to celebrate the start of the Christmas season with us,” Mr Robertson said.<\/p>\n
The borough’s Christmas Program includes council’s largest investment of new decorations in several years, with trees, wreaths, bows and flags being installed throughout the region.<\/p>\n
Upcoming Christmas events from council, community groups and private businesses can also be viewed at queenscliffe.vic.gov.au\/Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CHRISTMAS spirit is officially in the Borough of Queenscliffe’s air with thousands of visitors and residents flocking to Point Lonsdale Road for a street party. The borough estimates 2,000 people attended the event which was filled with activities including live music, Christmas shopping with local traders, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Headlining the […]<\/p>\n