LOCAL businesses, a residents\u2019 group and a Surf Coast Shire councillor have backed a plan to bring a little sparkle to the Great Ocean Road over winter.<\/p>\n
December brings beautiful warm sandy white beaches with stunning views to the region, and July now provides us another wonderful month of celebrating with family and friends to enjoy bright Christmas lights, decorations, events, superb dining and gorgeous coastal drives \u2013 and sometimes a surprise dusting of snow nearby.<\/p>\n
With the success of December\u2019s \u201cChristmastime in the Quay\u201d initiative, there is community interest in having it twice a year. Businesses can participate by registering on the \u201cSurf Coast Christmastime in July on the Great Ocean Road\u201d Facebook page, so residents and visitors can see the events and who is participating.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeppers The Sands Resort will be decorated for the entire month and will celebrate with a festive family night package on July 28, including a holiday themed two-course dinner, welcome drink by the fireplace, and a children\u2019s holiday movie,\u201d the resort\u2019s Fiona Campbell said.<\/p>\n
James and Lou Zocchi of the new Salty Dog Caf\u00e9 located at The Esplanade said they were looking forward to the great fun of celebrating Christmas in July with their favourite pooches and customers \u2013 including a \u2018Dress Up Your Pooch Parade\u2019 and a mobile dog wash on July 21.<\/p>\n
The Quay Residents Association is one of the driving forces behind the December Christmas in July event, and the association\u2019s John De Witt said streetlamps and holiday banners would be set up at the neighbourhood\u2019s entrances and roundabouts.<\/p>\n
Cr Rose Hodge from the Surf Coast Shire said people came from around the world to enjoy the Great Ocean Road as well as to stay here.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that this inaugural event grows and becomes more fun in future years.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the weather as cold as it is, we can experience the Northern Hemisphere Christmas celebrations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LOCAL businesses, a residents\u2019 group and a Surf Coast Shire councillor have backed a plan to bring a little sparkle to the Great Ocean Road over winter. December brings beautiful warm sandy white beaches with stunning views to the region, and July now provides us another wonderful month of celebrating with family and friends to […]<\/p>\n