By Ashleigh Fielding | posted on December 5, 2019
THIS weekend is jam-packed with activities to get the Great Southern into the festive spirit.
Twilight markets, a Christmas-themed outdoor movie, giant snow globes and Santa are some of the entertainment ready to roll into the Albany Town Square and Alison Hartman Gardens on December 6 and 7 as part of the Christmas Festival and Pageant.
Expanded to two nights, the Christmas Festival and Pageant this year includes a Friday night program that includes the lighting of the Christmas Tree next to Albany Public Library, followed by a screening of the 2018 film The Grinch, all from 4pm.
Festivities continue at 3pm on Saturday with live music, kids’ activities, entertainment and food vendors.
The Christmas Pageant will begin at 6pm with 45 floats from schools, businesses and community groups marching up York Street.
Green Skills is holding a Twilight Market in the Town Square on Friday and Saturday from 3pm to coincide with the festivities and has a sustainable Christmas theme.
City of Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington encouraged everyone in the region to come into the city centre and get into the festive spirit with the whole community.
“The Christmas Festival and Pageant is always a highlight on the calendar and it’s a great way for families to have some fun and celebrate the year that has been and look forward to the Christmas break,” he said.
More information on the festival pageant and road closures can be found online at albany.wa.gov.au or by calling 6820 3000.
Pictured here are Logan and Harper Wilkinson, who are more than excited about this weekend’s events.
