Ocean Grove's biggest event on the calendar, Carols in the Park, is back once again.
December is here and the countdown to Christmas is officially on, and with that follows a tonne of family-friendly festive events – including Carols.
Giving locals the perfect opportunity to ring in the magical Christmas vibes by sharing a picnic with family and friends and singing your favourite carols, Ocean Grove’s biggest event on the calendar, Carols in the Park, is back for 2022.
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Renowned as the largest community gathering of the year, with more than 3000 people attending last year’s event alone, the much-loved Carols in the Park will be staged at the Grove Pavilion once again and this year will be starting at 7pm on Sunday 11 December 2022.
For those who want to score the perfect spot on the grass, the gates will open this year at 5pm, with a sausage sizzle and pancakes available for purchase.
The lineup for the event includes the likes of the Geelong Youth Orchestra and the Geelong Harmony Choir, alongside local primary schools – Ocean Grove, Surfside and Our Lady Star of the Sea – performing on stage. There’ll be all the Carols you love, sung by leading local artists and a special performance by the internationally acclaimed ever-changing all-female band The Sweethearts, who promise to surprise and delight with their sassy neo-soul, punchy originals and great entertainment.
The region’s popular radio personality Mike Hyland will also be there as master of ceremonies.
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Like all good carol by candlelight events, safe LED candles will again be available for $2 each at the entry gates on the night, thanks to the support of the Ocean Grove Connected Communities.
Entry to the event is by donation and this year and gate proceeds will go to Feed Me Bellarine – an inspired Ocean Grove led group who feed people in need. Locals are also invited to bring an unwrapped gift to put under a giant Christmas tree on the night, which will be distributed to local needy children by Cottage by the Sea.
Carols in the Park goes down 7pm Sunday 11 December at Ocean Grove Park, Corner President Avenue & Draper St.
