A vibrant street party is returning to Ocean Grove next week for a day of festive activities, music and food.
Ocean Grove Business Association will host its popular Christmas in the Grove event along The Terrace from 5pm on Wednesday 3 December.
Event organiser and newXpress owner Cathy Staehr said the free annual event would have something for everyone.
“We’ve got all sorts of different community groups coming along to do little bits and pieces during the event,” she said.
“People can expect lots of kids’ activities, some yummy food and maybe a glass of wine, with free face painting and Santa visiting as well, so people will be able to get photos with Santa.
“We also have about five different buskers coming along, which is going to be brilliant as we’ll have lots of music and locations with a chilled atmosphere, so I’m really looking forward to that.”
Ms Staehr said the event was a great chance for traders to connect with the community during a fun night.
“You bump into people you haven’t seen all year, and you’re chatting with your neighbours, so it’s really lovely for the community as well as the traders,” she said.
“Events like this are really important in helping remind our locals just how magnificent our little street is…and it’s about showing the region who we are and getting people to come down.”
The Terrace, between Presidents Avenue and Hodgson Street, will be closed to traffic from 3.30pm to 8.30pm for the event.
City of Greater Geelong Council has advised motorists to park in designated areas, and that residents should prepare for increased traffic and noise in the area’s vicinity of the event.
