Renowned performers, Taylor Henderson and Denis Walter will headline the launch of the annual Christmas in Geelong program.
The iconic Geelong floating Christmas tree is heading back to the waterfront for the start of a new festive season and Geelong city have put together an epic opening night to celebrate.
The world-class silver structure will be lit up on Saturday, November 12 to mark the beginning of Geelong’s annual Christmas celebrations, complete with a stage show, roving performers, live entertainment and more. It will all kick off from 5:30pm on the Geelong waterfront.
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Date announced for the return of Geelong’s iconic Floating Christmas Tree
Running on a Saturday night for the first time, in a bid to allow more families and visitors from outside the region to enjoy the festivities and boost Geelong’s economy, renowned performers, Taylor Henderson and Denis Walter will headline the launch of our Christmas in Geelong program.
“This event means so much to me because Geelong has been my home for my whole life and when it comes to this time of year everyone is so excited,” Henderson says.
“We have not been able to connect in the way we are used to for so long and when you can be part of something that brings people together like this it is really special.”
Angie Hilton and dancers will bring the Christmas groove, Kate Daley and Steve Hobbs will serenade you with some all-time favourite Christmas tunes and Geelong’s own ‘piano man’, Andy Pobjoy will accompany Shandelle Cooke to get you into the festive spirit.
Roving entertainment kicks off at Steampacket Quay at 5.30pm ahead of a two-hour stage show commencing at 7pm with a Wadawurrung Welcome to Country and performance opening the show.
At 9pm, one of Geelong’s lucky young residents will line-up alongside Santa to flick the switch that will turn on the famous Floating Christmas Tree and trigger a pyrotechnic display too.
The celebrations will continue up at City Hall from 9:30pm with our annual Christmas Projections also being turned on for the first time.
The popular community event is back for the first time since 2018.
“I’m thrilled to be performing at the opening night of Christmas in Geelong. I’m equally excited to also be hosting my own Carols by the Bay event on 3 December at Eastern Beach. Both nights promise to be stunning events,” says Walter.
“As the old song goes – We Need a Little Christmas and people are already saying they can’t wait to belt out the favourite Christmas songs.”
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