Hundreds gathered at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra on Friday night for the annual Shellharbour Carols by Candlelight.
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Festivities kicked off with a McDonald’s children’s concert at 5.30pm and culminated with a dazzling fireworks display at 8.30pm.
There were fabulous performances from the the Illawarra Junior Vocal Ensemble and Wollongong’s String Family among others.
There are still plenty of options across the region for those keen for carols in the lead-up to the big day.
Tuesday, December 11
- Albion Park Community Carols at Albion Park High School at 6pm.
- Carols in the Park in Reid Park at Jamberoo from 7pm.
- Carols on the Green at Kiama Golf Club from 6pm.
Wednesday, December 12
- Kiama Community Carols in the Park at Hindmarsh Park from 7pm.
Friday, December 14
- Wiseman Carols at Wiseman Park, Gwynneville from 7pm.
Saturday, December 15
- Dapto Christmas Festival at Dapto Anglican Church from 5.30pm.
- Carols in the Burgh at Rex Jackson Oval, Helensburgh from 6pm.
- Carols by the Harbour at Little Park, Shellharbour Village from 5pm.
Sunday, December 16
- Carols on the Lawn at St Michael’s Cathedral Wollongong from 5.30pm.
- Keiraview Uniting Church Carols at Wollongong West Public School from 5pm.
- Austinmer Village Carols by the Sea at Austinmer Beach Park from 7.30pm.
- Carols in the Carpark at Port Kembla Baptist Church from 6pm.
- Wollongong Welsh Choir Christmas Concert at Undanderra Community Hall from 2pm to 4pm.
- Christmas Sing-along at Wollongong Uniting Church from 3pm.
Monday, December 24
- Christmas Eve Carols at St Michael’s Cathedral.
- Carols in the Garage at Southern Life Care Albion Park from 6pm.
Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
