Christmas is back in Hume with full force, with council embracing the festive season after two years of Christmas looking a little different.
Council will be spreading Christmas cheer across the municipality in many ways in an effort to make Hume a jolly place to be.
Council has $6000 in giveaways as part of the Make Hume Shine Christmas lights competition residents and businesses and a 30 days of Christmas pop-up events calendar including pool parties, concerts and festive arts and craft.
Christmas in Hume’s flagship event Carols by Candlelight is making a comeback for the first time in-person since 2019.
Craigieburn’s ANZAC Park will come alive on Saturday, December 3 from 5 – 9.30pm with carols, activities for all ages, a visit from Santa, a fireworks extravaganza and more.
The event will be hosted by actor Hugh Sheridan, while main acts and performers will include PAW Patrol, Garth Ploog, Michaela Jayde, Kathy Hinch, Chantelle Defina and Jack Lyall.
Immersive LED light have been installed at Sunbury’s Village Green, Craigieburn’s Anzac Park and Broadmeadows’ Civic Plaza, giant Christmas trees are taking pride of place in Sunbury, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn, and a variety of street decorations will be displayed across the suburbs of Hume.
Mayor Joseph Haweil said he couldn’t wait to celebrate Christmas with the community.
“Christmas in Hume is all about celebrating alongside our wonderful community and I can’t wait to share the festive spirit with locals right across our great city,” he said.
“This Christmas season is a chance for all of us to enjoy the best of Hume celebrating, relaxing and enjoying the warmer weather with family and friends.
“To say we are excited about having our first in-person Carols by Candlelight event in Hume City since 2019 is a massive understatement!”
Residents are encouraged to share their Christmas pictures with council on social media by tagging @HumeCityCouncil and using the hashtag #ChristmasinHume.
