Our festival lights up Christmas joy
Published on 13 November 2023
A bumper crowd is expected to flock to Frankston for the 25th anniversary of Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights.
Full of tradition and community pride, Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights is back for its 25th year. Dating back to 1998, the festival has grown beyond imagination, but remains focused around the lighting of the 130 year old, 28m iconic Norfolk Pine Christmas Tree on Davey Street.
Locals and visitors are gearing up for yet another heart-warming celebration, with many attending for their second or more year.
Local mum Melissa said her daughters loved the annual Christmas celebration, adding: “We enjoy coming along every time.”
Noted for its popularity, festival-goers often attend in festive dress, purchase a charity candle to support the Frankston SES, enjoy perusing over 65 plus stalls at the Christmas market, and take in the live performances.
Veteran Frankston SES member Brian McMannis said he loves attending Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights and sharing the Christmas spirit with locals.
He added that the SES will run a stall as part of the festival and urged people to drop by and support the organisation.
Attendees will be treated to a night of Christmas music, a range of free activities for the kids, a colourful Christmas parade and opportunities to meet and see Santa. Families also have the chance to head to “PAW Patrol, Ready for Action!” at the Frankston Arts Centre; tickets to the show free for all to enjoy (subject to availability).
Powered by the Council’s renewable energy solar power system, the highlight of the night is always the community countdown for the tree lighting ceremony, followed by the fireworks display at 9.15pm.
This year’s event will be sure to uplift the spirit of the community supporting 14 local businesses and multiple performers.
Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights is proudly produced by Frankston City Council.
Don’t miss the fun and excitement when Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights kicks off at 5pm on Saturday 25 November, at Davey Street Frankston.