Santa Claus is coming … to town.
All over town to be fair. And no gig is bigger for the big man than at North Ipswich Reserve this Saturday night.
Mayor Andrew Antoniolli can confirm that Santa has been invited.
“I sent a letter to Santa and followed it up with an email,” he said.
“He has said production of toys is on track so he will be able to duck away from the North Pole for the night.
“He hopes to arrive in time to hear his favourite song, Jingle Bells.”
There is going to be a concert with the Ipswich Orpheus Chorale, Ipswich City Orchestra and many more performers.
The children (and let’s face it, adults too) will have the opportunity to sing along during the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Show.
Grab a copy of Saturday’s The Queensland Times for the words to all the songs.
The songs include: We Need a Little Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Sleigh Ride, All I want for Christmas is You, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, It’s the Greatest Time of the Year and Extraordinary Christmas.
The winners of the Carols Quest will perform. Chloe Chan is the junior winner and the seniors winners are a duet, Kasey-Michelle and Morgan Hann.
A Place To Call Home actor Frankie Holden will MC the evening. Wilbur Wilde will also play with the band.
A spectacular fireworks show is planned for 9pm when the night concludes.
Soak up the magic of Christmas. Bring your family, a picnic rug and some Christmas cheer.
Food trucks will be operating and you can also purchase glow sticks with the proceeds going to charity. Gates open at 5.30pm and the entertainment begins at 6pm.
A list of Christmas Carols around Ipswich
Lions Club of Rosewood Annual Christmas Street Carnival
Friday, 1 December
6-10pm
John Street, Rosewood
Bundamba Salvation Army’s Community Carols in the Park
Friday, 1 December
Ebbw Vale Sports Ground (opposite Ebbw Vale train station)
4-8.30pm
Carols in the Park presented by Churchill Baptist Church
Saturday, 2 December
5pm gates open 7pm Carols
Churchill State School, Churchill
Marburg Christmas Carnival
Saturday, 2 December
5pm–8.30pm. Santa arrives at 7pm
Marburg Show Grounds
45-55 Queen Street, Marburg
Carols by Torchlight
Tuesday, 5 December
4-8pm
Collingwood Park State School
Enter via Hannant Street
Christmas in the Park
Thursday, 7 December
4-7pm
Browns Park, Cnr of Flint & Downs St, North Ipswich
Western Gateway Christmas Carols
Friday, 8 December
6pm start
72 Redbank Plains Road, Goodna
Christmas Carols 2017
Saturday, 9 December
5-8pm
Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central
Christmas Celebrations
Saturday, 9 December
6-9pm
Ipswich City Uniting Church, Cnr Ellenborough and Limestone Street, Ipswich City Council
Community Christmas Fair at Ivory’s Rock
Saturday, 9 December
2-7.30pm
Mount Flinders Road, Peak Crossing
Cityhope Church Wonderlust – A Christmas Journey
Saturday and Sunday, 9 and 10 December
5.30pm
332 Ripley Road, Flinders View
Something traditional to get you in the mood – Jingle Bells with words
The Judith Durham & The Seekers perform Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
A modern take – The cast of the movie Sing, perform Wonderful Christmastime