General News
29 November, 2024
Feels like a tropical Christmas
IT’S starting to feel a little bit like Christmas … and this year two Minions will be on hand to get the party started and kick off festive celebrations in Cairns.
Kevin and Stuart Minion will be down at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Plaza on Sunday (December 1) to help with the traditional Christmas tree light-up event.
Mayor Amy Eden invited residents to come down in festive attire and make the most of the free event, which gets underway at 5.30pm with the first of four opportunities to meet the illustrious banana-munching yellow duo.
Further meet and greet sessions will be at 6.15pm, 7.15pm and 7.50pm.
Residents will notice a few changes this year with a new Christmas tree at the Esplanade Lagoon Plaza, complemented with an array of extra decorations, including some by designed by local artist Hayley Gillespie, to enhance the city’s festive ambience.
The lights will be turned on the new Christmas tree at 7pm by the mayor and the winners of the council’s Christmas eCard competition – Alicia McGowan (10-13 years old category), Sebastian Tolkach (6-9 years), and Jayden Goode (under 5).
