Community & Business
9 November, 2022
Christmas spirit set to take over street
IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Malanda with the town getting their jingle bells on for their annual Malanda Shop Local Christmas Street Festival.
Kicking off at 5pm on Thursday 24 November, English Street will be closed off to host over 60 food and retail stalls, kids’ activities, late night shoppers and the big man Santa Claus himself.
A jumping castle, face painting, decoration making stands by the Christmas tree, local musical performers and Santa’s letter box will keep the young ones entertained until 8pm whilst parents can shop locally for their gifts.
Initiated three years ago by the Malanda Chamber of Commerce, the celebration kick starts the town’s Shop Local Campaign, which runs from the evening of the 24th Novemeber until Christmas Eve.
The campaign involves customers who spend a set amount at participating businesses going in the draw to win one of 20 prizes, with first prize being a $1000 Spar/Big Pub/Bottlemart voucher.
