Surry Hills is set to celebrate all things Christmas with decoration workshops, free gift wrapping services, a live disc jockey (DJ), kids’ entertainment & photos with Santa.
The village’s 1st Christmas festival, A Very Surry Hills Christmas, will bring together retailers, local businesses & the community to celebrate the festive season.
Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, said the event was part of the City Of Sydney’s efforts to attract more shoppers to the area & support local businesses and the community.
“Local retailers are part of what makes Surry Hills special & unique. This event is about boosting our support for those local businesses, residents & visitors who spend time in the area” Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, said.
“We have worked closely with Sydney artist, Jeff McCann, to create a range of unique works for our Christmas event including wrapping paper, wreaths & spectacular Christmas trees that will decorate Shannon Reserve.
“A Very Surry Hills Christmas will light up and energise the village & I hope as many residents and businesses as possible come together for this celebration”
Gifts purchased from local retailers can be gift wrapped, free of charge, in distinctive McCann-designed paper created specifically for the event.
Visitors can take part in free workshops & learn to make their own Christmas decorations from floral wreaths & screen-printed coasters to personalised edible gingerbread gifts.
A live DJ will entertain crowds throughout the day & there will be face painting, free entertainment and photos with Santa for the kids.
A Very Surry Hills Christmas will be held from 9am–5pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday the 16th of December at Shannon Reserve, Surry Hills.
For more details, visit sydneychristmas.com.au.
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