Invercargill’s very own Christmas in the Park is returning to Queens Park with those behind the event determined to grow from the debut show last year.
Organiser Blair Savory, of MASSAV Productions, said it has been a challenging year for everyone and he was eager to make sure Invercargill’s Christmas in the Park event went ahead again this year.
Many cities throughout New Zealand had held Christmas in the Park events and Savory worked hard last year to ensure Southlanders got that same opportunity.
He is keen to build on that when the 2020 Christmas in the Park is held at Queens Park on Saturday, December 19.
The event is free to the public and will include music, activities, food vendors, and people can also bring their own picnics if they wish. “It’s a great recipe, families enjoying quality entertainment in the wonderful surroundings of Queens Park,” Savory said.
“I’ve been delighted with the support that various Invercargill organisations have provided to try and ensure this family friendly event can go ahead for Invercargill,” Savory said.
He said it included the Invercargill City Council again embracing the concept by playing an active role in ensuring the Christmas buzz reaches “our world-class park”.
Various Southland performers have already been locked in to entertain the crowd on the day with Savory confirming there were more in the pipeline to be announced.
Those already confirmed include, Sam Cullen, Michael Kuresa, Lachie Hayes and the Roof Raisers, Jet Set, Suzanne Prentice, The Saints All Male Choir, Filth Wizard, the all ages whanua group Te Whanua a Kiwa, and of course the star of the show Santa. The vibrant and talented Liv Cochrane will MC the event ensuring the festive spirit is felt by all.
“I really want this event to be the opening act to the community’s festive season and showcase the quality talent we have here in the deep south. There will be something for everyone,” Savory said.
A stage will be set up at the Queens Park band rotunda with the festivities to start at 3pm and continue through to 9pm.