Carols in the Park is back!
After a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, Council's annual festive event returns this year at a new venue with a tropically inspired production.
Munro Martin Parklands (MMP) will host the family event on Sunday 11 December from 5pm to 8.30pm, with the show to be livestreamed across to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC).
Sandwiched between the two entertainment venues, Florence St (from Sheridan St to Grafton Streets) will be closed to traffic to allow for food vans and additional children's activities.
Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the return of the live production was sure to be popular with the community.
"During the past two years we were forced to forego the live carols production and instead created two movies, which were broadcast on YouTube and also proved very popular," Cr Manning said.
"But nothing beats a live Carols in the Park performance.
"It is always wonderful to see performers on stage as thousands of audience members sing along.
"I am also thrilled that the live carols performance will make its return at Munro Martin Parklands, which is perfect for families to bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the show in a relaxed venue.
"We will also open CPAC for anyone who would prefer to watch the production indoors, while there is no doubt the food vans and activities in Florence St will add to the festive spirit."
Additional screens will be installed at MMP to enhance viewability.
Both the live show at MMP and the live stream at CPAC are free events.
