The City Renewal Authority has released its line-up of free events and installations to kick off the festive season in Canberra’s CBD.
Announcing the Program, Chief Minister, Andrew Barr said this year’s Christmas in the City was particularly important after a tough year.
“This has been a challenging time for everyone so we really wanted to give Canberrans something to celebrate and a reason to get back to the city,” Mr Barr said.
“As we move out of lockdown, Canberrans will be keen to support local businesses and this will be a key driver of our economic recovery into Christmas and throughout 2022,” he said.
“This year we have the biggest Christmas Program ever, with something for everybody.”
Mr Barr said Christmas in the City would focus on encouraging Canberrans to visit the city centre to support local businesses, enjoy shopping, eating out and to catch up with friends and family.
The Chief Minister said the design for the Christmas in the City decorations and installations celebrated beloved natural elements from the Territory, including our iconic Gang Gang cockatoo.
He said the Program included the transformation of City Walk into a “festive wonderland”; Christmas performances and entertainment; and a digital advent calendar, which would reveal festive offers from local businesses each day from 1 December.
“In a massive Program celebrating all things Christmas, there will be everything from Dancing in the Streets to naughty elves descending upon Braddon.”
“Even the Canberra Symphony Orchestra will perform under the Christmas tree in City Walk to spread the Christmas cheer,” Mr Barr said.
Further information on the Christmas in the City Program can be accessed at this PS News link.
