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Christmas in the Toowoomba Region A Christmas in the Toowoomba Region is like no other place in the world, with our sun-drenched summer days, warm nights and our family-friendly traditions. We hope you have the jolliest holiday with our guide to festive events. Christmas in the CBD Thursday, 30 November I 5.30pm - 7pm Christmas in the Toowoomba CBD kicks off the start of the silly season! Come to Ruthven St, near City Hall and enjoy Carollers singing and catch a glimpse of Santa arriving to light up City Hall. Follow him on his way through the city to Grand Central Shopping Centre for the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Mayor’s Over 80s Christmas Party Thursday, 30 November I 10am - 11.30am Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, Baker St, Darling Heights For all residents within the Toowoomba Region over 80, come along and enjoy festive cheer with Christmas Carols, treats and maybe a visit from Santa himself! Embrace the silly season by wearing your best and brightest Christmas apparel. To book, please call 131 872. RSVPs close Wednesday, 15 November, so get in quick. Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight Sunday, 3 December I 4pm - late Lower Queens Park, Toowoomba Running since 1954, the Carols are in their 63rd year and still drawing big crowds. Starting from 4pm, come along and enjoy market stalls, food and drinks and rides. The pre-show entertainment starts at 5:30pm, followed by the carols starting at 6:30pm. Stick around as the fireworks kick off at 8:15pm. New Year’s Eve Fireworks Queen’s Park Sunday, 31 December I 4pm - 8pm Lower Queens Park, Toowoomba Toowoomba’s NYE celebrations are getting bigger each year and for good reason. Queen’s Park is perfect location to celebrate with entertainment, games for the young and old and of course Fireworks! Summer Tunes Summer Tunes is back for 2018. Starting from 7 January, you can experience lazy days in our region’s parks listening to wonderful live music. Bring a picnic rug, foldable chairs and your best friends and family. This year will be bigger and better than ever! For more information on any of our events, please call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events bold l www.tr.qld.gov.au/bold 15