'Tis The Season To Be Jolly!
This year’s Christmas Carols will kick off at the official opening of Bressington Park on Saturday 8 December!
The festive event will treat you and your family to a magical day of Christmas performances, a visit from Santa Claus, family picnic, delicious food stalls and children’s activities!
That’s not all! There will also be a special Movies in the Park Christmas screening of Elf and a spectacular fireworks display to conclude the night.
The event will be even more special this year as we host it at the newly renovated Bressington Park on Underwood Road, Homebush. Bressington Park has recently been the subject of an extensive upgrade with a fresh design, new playing fields, walkways, playgrounds, cricket nets and a new amenities block. Council is excited to bring this fantastic park to residents and will hold an official opening before the Carols.
So mark it in your calendars!
When: Saturday 8 December from 2pm; Carols from 6pm; Elf screening at 8pm; fireworks at approx. 9.45pm
Where: Bressington Park, Underwood Rd, Homebush
FEATURING
Fresh from his latest underwater adventure, Captain Barnacles, leader of the Octonauts, will be at the event to share tales from the deep! Children will be delighted with singing, dancing and special live Creature Report!
Meet and Greet: 3.45pm
Live Show: 4.45pm
Meet and Greet: 5.45pm
OK, so it’s summer. It’s not a real rink. But it’s just as fun! Strap some skates on and chase the kids around the rink for some active family time.
You better watch out, you better not cry, Santa Claus is coming to Bressington Park! Get ready kids for a visit from the big man in the red suit.
Leave your mark on your new favourite park! Plant a tree at Bressington Park and watch it grow over the years.
The Australian Girls Choir has developed a reputation for inspirational performances to audiences around the world, through national and international tours, television appearances, and thousands of public events. Founded in 1984, the AGC now has 6,000 girls in training in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Some of their performance highlights include singing for Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama, and alongside Hugh Jackman in the ‘Broadway to Oz’ Arena Tour.
Donna Jean’s Danceforce has been established for over 30 years now, with a new studio in Knox St Ashfield. DJ Danceforce students have performed at The Sydney Royal Easter Show and Disneyland USA!. DJDanceforce graduates are now working with the renowned Australian Ballet Company and students have proudly performed professionally in the Mary Poppins and Matilda musicals!
Bressington Park Opening Stage Schedule
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 2.30pm | Circus workshop |
| 3.30pm | Magic workshop |
| 4.30pm | Official Opening |
| 4.45pm | Octonauts - Captain Barnacles |
| 5.10pm | Nartan Institute of Performing Arts |
| 5.25pm | Games Boy |
Christmas Carols Stage Schedule
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 6.00pm | Strathfield Symphony Orchestra |
| 6.20pm | St Martha's Primary School String Ensemble and Choir |
| 6.30pm | Official Opening |
| 6.45pm | Donna Jeans Danceforce |
| 7.05pm | Australian Girls Choir |
| 7.25pm | Sus4 |
| 8.00pm | Movie Screening - Elf |
| 9.40pm | Fireworks |
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EVENT LOCATION
Bressington Park is a significant park and known as the ‘Gateway Park’. Bressington Park provides opportunities for active and passive recreation and links to other significant parks such as Airey Park through the Bay to Bay Cyclepath and Walkway.
GETTING THERE – PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For public transport options to Bressington Park, visit Transport NSW. Catch the bus route 525 and 526 from Strathfield Station (Everton Road side) or Olympic Park (Dawn Fraser Ave).
GETTING THERE – FREE SHUTTLE BUS
A free shuttle bus service will be running from Strathfield Station (Albert Road side) to Bressington Park.
FREE PARKING
For driving directions, see Google maps.
Free parking for Christmas Carols attendees will be available at Bressington Park, Mason Park and on the fields of Mason Park.
Interested in sponsoring?
For more information on becoming a Strathfield Christmas Carols sponsor to enhance your business exposure, complete the contact form or:
Phone: 02 9748 9999
Email: events@strathfield.nsw.gov.au