Griffith community Christmas carols 2021 || GALLERY

The 2019 event was ticketed, with limited members of the community able to attend due to ongoing COVID restrictions but this time around Memorial Park was packed to the sides and to the back of keen carolers wanting to share in the festive fun.

Hit99.7 Riverina Announcer Matthew Wray MC'd the night, introducing a range of local performances from the likes of Romina Tappi, Teneeka Andreazza, Jack Lander, Bonnie Brown. Chloe Heffer, Megan Balind, Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, Ruben Sebastian, James Walsh, Lily Harris, Ben Ceccato, Lilie Duxbury and Laura Tarbit.

Seasoned carols performers Jenny Ellis, Lara Calabria and John Martin also made appearances singing well loved Christmas classics with performances by the Lake Wyangan Choir, Griffith Town Band and Marian Catholic College Band ongoing throughout the evening.

Santa even made a special appearance directly from the North Pole on his trust red firetruck, and was swarmed by excited children as he and his festive helpers handed out Christmas candy.

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The Very Reverend Thomas Leslie from Saint Albans Cathedral gave a Christmas message on the night, sharing a message of love, light and giving this holiday season.

"In the midst of all the business and all the glitter and glam we need to remember that it is all about love," Father Leslie said.

His first Christmas carols in Griffith since being posted to the region 10 months ago, Reverend Leslie told The Area News he thought it was a 'great night for the community'.

"It was wonderful to see so many children having a wonderful time and families getting out there and enjoying a chance to socialise after a year where very few of us have been able to," Reverend Leslie said.

For those you are keen to keep caroling, Saint Albans will be hosting Christmas carols on Sunday December 19^th from 7pm.

All are welcome.

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