The City of Greater Bendigo's annual Summer in the Parks program kicked off with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Rosalind Park on Friday evening, November 29. or signup to continue reading The event included roving Christmas characters, entertainers and activities. With support from council, Agnico Eagle Fosterville and local community groups and organisations, the 2024/2025 Summer in the Parks calendar features free or low-cost events and activities during December, January and February in the parks and Hargreaves Mall.
Earlier this week mayor Andrea Metcalf said the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Piazza in Rosalind Park was an exciting countdown to Christmas and the start of the popular Summer in the Parks program. "The traditional lighting of the tree marks the start of the festive season so it's an exciting time for the community," she said. "The tree lights can be viewed every night in December and the Bendigo letters will also be given a new Christmas makeover so the Piazza will look very festive for photo opportunities during the day and at night.
"I am also delighted that closer to Christmas the Summer in the Parks program includes many popular festive events across the region including carols in our beautiful parks." DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation.
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