Ocean Grove Park will fill with music and Christmas cheer with the return of Ocean Grove Carols in the Park.
The event will feature a full orchestra and choir, along with guest performers and a special visit from Santa on Sunday 14 December.
Jon Mamonski will be master of ceremonies and said the event was a much-loved community gathering that has been running for more than 30 years.
“The Ocean Grove Carols is the largest single event in the Bellarine during the year for families, and we expect up to 4000 people to turn up,” he said.
“The most important thing for people to do when they’re coming is to remember to bring an unwrapped gift for a needy child; those go to Cottage by the Sea for the kids who wouldn’t get presents otherwise.”
Mr Mamonski said proceeds from the event would go towards helping Feed Me Bellarine provide food to families struggling to afford meals.
“The bigger the crowd, the better it is, and we just have our fingers and toes crossed that the weather will be great,” he said.
“It’s a season of giving, and that’s the best part as families get together and share food, share presents and families come along to the carols.
“It’s great to see families and groups of people, from tiny tots to grandparents and great-grandparents, and we have primary schools that come and sing as well, so it’s just a tremendous event.”
The event will also feature a sausage sizzle, and people are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs along to watch the carols.
Gates will open at 5pm with carols starting at 7pm and entry into the event is by donation.
