On Sunday, December 1, Mayor, Pierina Dalle Cort, flicked the switch to light up Ayr’s Christmas tree for the very first time, now at its new location in the forecourt of the Burdekin Theatre.
With a countdown from 10-1 by all those in attendance, the night was a good success despite the heavy rain earlier in the day that threatened to take the shine off the event. Thankfully, it held off long enough during the official tree lighting ceremony, which allowed people to get along and support the night and show their Christmas cheer, with many in Christmas themed colours and outfits.
Santa Claus was also in attendance on the night, having plenty of photos taken with kids (big and small), inside the theatre foyer. There was also a competition for guessing the number of lights, with the winners to be drawn at a later date.
Be sure to go see the beautiful Ayr Christmas tree, located in the Burdekin Theatre Forecourt, at 161 Queen Street.
Santa and two kids at the Burdekin Theatre. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen
The line to see Santa stretched the entire length of the foyer. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen
The Burdekin Theatre forecourt and the crowd. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen
Santa with the Deputy Mayor and his wife. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen
Left to right, Cr Musumeci, Cr Oar, Mayor Dalle Dort, Cr Vasta, Santa, Cr Hall, CEO, Matthew Magin. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen