Sunshine Coast Council
The program, which will run over the Christmas holidays and into the New Year, includes community-led Christmas events across the region and New Year's Eve celebrations at Coolum, Caloundra and the annual Council-delivered New Year's Eve celebration at Mooloolaba.
The $1,195,563 program - up $182,431 on last year - also delivers 26 festive trees and 464 banner pole decorations and banners to spread cheer across the region.
The funding will ensure the continuation of the popular family friendly fireworks at Mooloolaba at 8.30pm on New Year's Eve, while a sponsor will be sought in a bid to extend the event and include a midnight spectacle.
Council estimates that an additional budget of $133,045 would be required for midnight fireworks and it would investigate attracting external revenue, such as sponsorship, to fund it. This funding would need to be confirmed by June 30 for the midnight fireworks to go ahead this festive season.
