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Posted on Wednesday 14th of December, 2016,
Premier Family favourite event, Carols by Candlelight is back on Sunday 18 December, proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council.
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This years’ program includes community favourites, Shepparton Brass and Wind, Turaton Christmas Choir and Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums. Amy Newtons Dance Studio vibrant young group of performers will kick off the night at 6:30pm with a Children’s Program.
Many local talented artist will perform their favourite solos and also encourage the audience to join in and sing along with the Traditional Carols.
This year’s Carols will be co-hosted by ABC radio breakfast presenter Matt Dowling and Nicky Pummeroy, a local talented performer.
The evening will finish with the GMCU fireworks show, set to light up the sky over the Queens Gardens and thrill the audience.
The organising committee wish to advise any pet owners within the vicinity to bring their animals indoors from 9:30pm - 10:15pm.
The event is free thanks to funding and in-kind support from many local organisations, including Greater Shepparton City Council, the Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU), Shepparton News and Newsprinters, Metzke and Allen, Foott Waste, ONE FM 98.5 and SPC Ardmona Factory Sales.
Please bring your own chairs, cushions and rugs.
Carols books will be available for free at the merchandise stand.
Food and drink will also be available for sale from 6:00pm on the night. Accessible seating is available to book by contacting Riverlinks on (03) 5832 9511.
In case of rain, the event will be held at the Multi-Purpose Pavilion, Shepparton Showgrounds.
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