Christmas at the Bay 2021
There might not be a pageant this year but the City of Holdfast Bay have lots on as a part of Christmas at the Bay.
Over two days there will be a variety of performances by concert bands, dance troupes, carol singers and much more. Jetty Road Glenelg will be bursting with Christmas spirit thanks to a variety of roving performances and activities. The day will start from 11am and continue until 4pm at Jimmy Melrose Park.
There’ll be floats from the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant on display and you can buy a real Christmas tree, and support the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Plus, a sausage sizzle from 11am – 4pm on the Saturday.
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Santa’s Beach Cave:
Santa will be visiting the Bay. Head down to the main stage on Glenelg foreshore at 11 am to welcome Santa to the Bay before he heads off with Mayor, Amanda Wilson, around Glenelg and Brighton in his bright red convertible.
If you miss out on seeing him, there will be Santa’s Beach Cave open both Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 3pm for the kids to pass on their present requests. The Beach Cave will be at the Glenelg Town Hall with FREE tickets available on the day.
FREE tickets will be available from the ticket booth located just outside the Bay Discovery Centre under a marquee. It will open from 11am until 2.45pm.
Craft for kids:
The Rotary Club of Glenelg and Holdfast Bay have collaborated to run a variety of craft activities on Saturday 27 November. They will be located near the playspace on the foreshore. There will also be a stall selling sweet treats to take home.
Little Picasso’s will run two, one hour workshops per day on Level 2 of the Bay Discovery Centre for kids to create Reindeer portraits and Christmas tree art. These sessions are free and bookings are not required. These will be running Saturday 27 November from 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm, and Sunday 28 November from 11am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Come and Try Gymnastics:
The Glengowrie YMCA Gymnastics will run a kindergym and mini gym for children ages 1 – 5 years of age over both days from 11am to 4pm. They will be located on the grass near the main stage.
Glenelg Sunset Markets:
On the Sunday the Glenelg Sunset Markets will kick off their Summer 2021/2022 season with their first market taking place in a one-off location at Colley Reserve and coinciding with the Christmas At The Bay festivities. READ MORE HERE
For more information and all enquiries please visit the City of Holdfast Bay website.
What: Christmas at the Bay
When: Saturday 27 November 2021 | 11am – 4pm
Where: Jimmy Melrose Park/Jetty Road | Glenelg
Who: Everyone
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Image Source: City of Holdfast Bay website
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