Create a magical

family memory at

Frankston’s Christmas

Festival of Lights

Saturday, 29 November 20145pm to 10pmDavey Street, Frankston (Melway Ref: 100A C8)

Celebrate the start of the festive season at Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights 2014. Rich in history and tradition this year’s event promises a night of magic for the young and young at heart.

Join Santa, Mrs Claus and your host Brodie Harper, as they guide you into an evening guaranteed to inspire the hearts and imaginations of everyone who attends. Once again, Davey Street and the Frankston Arts Centre will transform into an enchanted land where magic happens and dreams really do come true.

Celebrating 17 years this is a wonderful opportunity to bring family and friends together and celebrate the spirit of community.

See more of the magic

of Frankston’s

Christmas Festival

of Lights

Proudly presented by Travis Honda

MC Welcome Brodie Harper

5pm The MikMaks featuring Santa’s Grand Arrival proudly presented by Ash Marton Realty

5:50pm Peoples Playhouse ‘Disney Camp Rock’

6pm Amber Walker

6:30pm Frankston Ladies Choir

7pm Sue Pascoe-Johnson Trio

7:50pm PLOS Musical Productions ‘The Addams Family’

8:30pm Australian Girls Choir

9pm Harrison Craig The Voice Australia

9:30pm Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks proudly presented by EastLink

Go to frankston.vic.gov.au to read about our performers

Find Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights on Facebook for updates

before and during the event .

Proudly presented by Ash Marton Realty

Welcome Santa and Mrs Claus at 5pm as they embark on their journey through Frankston City Centre to the Festival to begin the night’s entertainment. Be a part of the excitement of Santa’s Grand Arrival and help sing Santa Claus is coming to town. Can you guess how Santa will arrive this year?

Children of all ages can meet Santa from 5.30pm to 9pm at Santa’s House located within Cube 37, proudly presented by Bank of Melbourne.

Proudly presented by EastLink

Look to the sky at 9.30pm to witness the lighting of the 100-year-old Norfolk Pine and fireworks display choreographed to an awe-inspiring theatrical sound and light show. This moment is a family tradition for many residents and visitors and this year’s tree lighting ceremony, with a special appearance from Santa and his friends, is not-to-be-missed.

Purchase a candle from next to the information tent at the Festival for $3 to help light up the night. All proceeds go to the Frankston Charitable Fund, to assist local charities.

Proudly presented by EastLink

Discover a world of free children’s activities and entertainment in Santa’s North Pole. Visit the North Pole Children’s Activity Centre between 5pm and 9pm.

Leader Community Newspapers – Enjoy fun activities and competitions with the team from the Leader Community Newspapers.

Art and Craft – Show-off your artistic talents with the St Luke’s Anglican Church and see the team from Nine News for face painting and some great colouring activities.

St Luke’s Anglican Church and The Gateway Church Live Nativity Scene – Dress up and be a part of a traditional nativity scene. Bring your camera to capture the moment.

Captain Barnacles from The Octonauts

Proudly presented by Telstra Store Karingal

Captain Barnacles is leaving the Octopod base and heading to Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights. He’s been practising his hugs and high-5s and is ready for photos. Find him just outside the Frankston Arts Centre between 5pm and 8.30pm.

Sesame Street ‘Elmo and Friends’Proudly presented by Goodlife Health Clubs Karingal

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and Grover as they take everyone on a journey to discover the letter C for christmas! Get ready to sing, dance and celebrate with your favourite Sesame Street songs. Free performances of Sesame Street ‘Elmo and Friends’ start at 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm on stage at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Captain Barnacles from The Octonauts

Proudly presented by Telstra Store Karingal

Captain Barnacles is leaving the Octopod base and heading to Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights. He’s been practising his hugs and high-5s and is ready for photos. Find him just outside the Frankston Arts Centre between 5pm and 8.30pm.

Start your Christmas shopping at Rudolph’s Market Place. Discover the perfect Christmas decoration, gift or treat with over 20 stall holders offering artisan goods including Christmas puddings, children’s clothing, macarons, soy candles, handmade jewellery, ladies clothing, stained glass mirrors, illuminated mushrooms, healthy treats, gourmet preserves and much more. Purchase something unique for your family and friends!

Proudly presented by Bank of Melbourne

Make your way to Santa’s House at Cube 37 next door to Frankston Arts Centre between 5.30pm and 9pm to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas and receive a special gift. Bring your camera to capture the moment.Children of all ages can meet Santa from 5.30pm to 9.00pm.

Indulge your taste buds at the Festival with plenty of delicious treats sure to please every member of the family. Wraps, tacos, dumplings, sliders, Indian, Thai, Danish pastries, ice cream and of course delicious coffee and much more. The Festival Food Court is perfectly positioned so you can sit back and enjoy the live entertainment while getting a bite to eat without missing any of the onstage highlights.

Rides and Amusements – A great variety of rides will be at the Festival again in 2014. Youngsters will love the mini Ferris Wheel, Fun Slide and Merry-go-round and for older kids, the Sky Flyer is the best seat in the house to see all of the action of the Festival.

Rides are suitable for ages 3 and above and cost between $2 and $8.

Brotherhood of St Laurence and Frankston Arts Centre The Annual Christmas Window exhibition, ‘Kaleidoscope Dreaming’, is rich in spirit and texture. Presented by 37 Friends for Art’s Sake each artist has woven their Christmas wish for Frankston City.

Parents Retreat – The Parents Retreat area will be available in Cube 37 – including toilets, nappy change and microwave facilities.

Official Charity

Festival Road Closures and Detours – Davey Street, between Nepean Highway and Baxter Street, and Young Street, between Playne Street and High Street, will be closed from 5am, Saturday 29 November until 3am, Sunday 30 November. Suggested Parking – The immediate Festival area is off limits to traffic and parking. We suggest using the following public car parking areas: Frankston Railway Station, Frankston Waterfront, Young Street, Bayside Entertainment Complex and Bayside Shopping Centre.ATM – Most activities at the event are free, however food, market stalls and rides will incur a small cost. A Bank of Melbourne ATM will be located in the Festival Food Court for your convenience during the event. Other ATMS are available on Playne, Wells and Young Streets outside the Festival site. Pets – Strictly no pets are allowed at the Festival. Please ensure pets are safely restrained at home during the scheduled fireworks display at 9.30pm. Alcohol and Smoke Free Event – Drinking alcohol within the Festival site is strictly prohibited and Festival Management and Victoria Police reserve the right to remove intoxicated persons. As this is a family-friendly event we ask patrons to refrain from smoking within the event site.Public Safety – CCTV cameras will be in operation to assist Festival Management, Police and security to monitor and deter anti-social behavior. For more important information please go to frankston.vic.gov.au.

Stay a Little Longer – There is so much to enjoy in Frankston and as the festive season begins it is the perfect time to explore a little more of the City. Make sure to visit the Frankston Visitor Information Centre at the Frankston Waterfront or go to visitfrankston.com for ideas on what else you can do while you are in the City.

Proudly produced by Frankston City

In addition, the following organisations are acknowledged for their community support:

Victoria Police, Frankston CFA, Frankston SES, VicRoads and Frankston RSL.

For more information visit frankston.vic.gov.au, phone 1300 322 322 during business hours.

Find Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights on Facebook for updates before and during the event.

Program correct at time of printing and subject to change without notice. In the case of inclement weather some aspects of the event may change. The North Pole Children’s Activities Centre and Santa’s House will continue in cases of inclement weather.

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