Jaidyn Kennedy
Wyndham Carols by Candlelight is returning to the great lawn of Werribee Mansion on Saturday, December 7, in what is poised to be a magical celebration of the holiday spirit.
The event, which has grown into Victoria’s largest Christmas celebration outside of Melbourne’s Christmas Eve concert over its more than 30 years of running, sold out last year with over 5000 attendees.
Renowned Australian soprano Silvie Paladino will headline the occasion, sharing the stage with Salvation Army Melbourne Staff Band who will be conducted by Ken Waterworth as his 30 plus year tenure as bandleader comes to a close.
Gates will open earlier this year at 5pm, giving families more time to enjoy the pre-show fanfare that includes an expanded food truck selection and extended kid’s activities, ahead of the 7pm start time.
The Nativity Procession, a unique mainstay of Wyndham Carols, will be on full display down the middle of the great lawn during the evening, with real camels and a donkey to accompany the show.
Those interested in contributing more to the festivities beyond the attendance are encouraged to reach out to Wyndham Carols via their website, while updates can be found at facebook.com/wyndhamcarols and @wyndhamcarols on Instagram.
The Wyndham Carols by Candlelight is a non-profit event organised by the Wyndham Ministers Network that represents 17 local churches in Wyndham with support of Wyndham City Council.
All money raised will go back into maintaining the event for years to come.
Children under 12 can attend for free, while adult tickets are $18.90 and concession $13.
Tickets and information: wyndhamcarols.org.au/
