**Please note: due to continuing wet weather, Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree and the Christmas movie in the park has been postponed until Friday 29 November 2024.**
Redland City Council presents Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Friday 29 November 2024, 4.30pm to 8.30pm.
The free event will feature live entertainment, photos with Santa, a Christmas movie in the park and the official lighting of the Christmas tree.
This is an alcohol-free event.
Event tickets
This is a free family event with no tickets required.
Program
- 4.30pm: event commences
- 4.30pm to 6.30pm: free photos with Santa – download your Santa photo for free on Council's Flickr
- 4.30pm to 7pm:
- local performances on stage by Craig Martin and Band, Laura Robinson, Liam Waldock and Miss Mandy followed by the official lighting of the Redlands Coast Christmas tree
- roving performers and free activities including craft with Redlands Libraries and face painting.
- 7pm to 8.30pm: Christmas movie in the park: Festive Friday Flicks ‘The Santa Claus’ (PG)
How do I get to Lighting of the Christmas Tree?
By car
Street parking in Cleveland CBD is limited – find parking in Cleveland.
By public transport
Travel by train and the event is a short walk from the Cleveland Train Station.
For further information or to plan your journey, visit Translink.
What can I bring?
Bring yourselves and your families of course! Chairs, blankets, picnics, food and drinks can be brought in. However, glass, metal cutlery and alcohol is not permitted. Please refer to the full list below of allowed and prohibited items.
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- Hat, sunscreen, glasses
- Poncho
- Small umbrellas
- Water
- Picnic rug
- Small picnic and camping chair (the front section will be designated for blankets only)
- Beach trolleys
- Eskies
- Food and drinks (non-alcoholic beverages only and no glass permitted)
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- No alcohol and illegal substances
- No large umbrellas, tents or tables
- No glass/sharp objects, metal cutlery or weapons inc cheese knives
- No bean bags, large deck chairs or reclining chairs
- No flammable or explosive items or liquids
- No lasers, laser pointers and torches
- No drones or unmanned aircrafts
- No pets except for service animals e.g. guide dogs and assistant dogs
- No unauthorised advertising materials
- No smoking or vaping.
Food and drink available
There will be food and drink stalls at the event and take away will be available from local restaurants and cafes at Raby Bay Harbour and Cleveland CBD.
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