The Armidale mall is set to sparkle this festive season with a new 7 metre high Christmas Tree.
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It’s part of Armidale Regional Council program of free community activities to celebrate season.
Council administrator Ian Tiley said the month of events and activities offer something for everyone.
“The 7 metre tall tree is the first of its kind in Australia,” Dr Tiley said.
“It promises to light up the city centre and add some extra sparkle to the community’s celebrations this year.”
The tree will be revealed on December 1 when Armidale leaps into Christmas festivities at ‘Christmas in the Mall’.
The event will be held between 5pm and 10pm in Armidale’s central mall.
“The Christmas tree will be a sparkling centrepiece when Christmas lights are turned on throughout the city centre to mark the start of the season,” Dr Tiley said.
“The whole community is invited to be a part of the celebration and enjoy the evening of activities.”
Armidale shops will be open late - trading alongside Market Stalls by local and visiting stallholders and offering the community a chance to sneak in some Christmas shopping while enjoying the activities and entertainment on offer.
“Locals 4 Locals will run a chocolate wheel, and there will be live music throughout the evening thanks to a great program of popular well-known local acts,” Dr Tiley said.
“Of course the special guests at the event will be Santa and his elves”
‘Christmas in the Mall’ launches a program of activities that runs right through to Christmas.
The ‘Schools Out Pool Party’ will be held at Monckton Aquatic Centre on Friday December 16 from 3pm to close.
“This is a chance for children and young people to celebrate the end of the school year with friends,” Dr Tiley said.
“All of the Centre’s inflatables will be out and available for those who are keen to make a big splash.
Then when it is time for a break, everyone can take advantage of the free sausage sizzle.”
On Saturday 17 December, between 9am and 12pm, Council is hosting ‘Kids Day in the Mall’.
The day will include creative, fun and entertaining activities for children and young people as well as community performances, live music and entertainment.
“Children might take the opportunity to work with local artists and craftspeople to create some unique Christmas gifts,” Dr Tiley said.
“And the whole community will have a chance to experience a showcase of performances that will be provided by some of Armidale’s talented local young people.”
To ensure that everyone has felt the spirit of the season, ‘Christmas Movies in the Mall’ will be held on Thursday 22 nd December – offering back to back Christmas movies from 7.45pm.
“Each of these free community events promises to add some seasonal cheer and fun while bringing the community together in the Mall over the holiday season,” Dr Tiley said.
More information and event updates can be found by following Armidale Regional Council’s facebook page.
