The event runs from 4.30pm – 9.30pm. The Christmas tree lighting and fireworks display will be at approximately 9.15pm.
It’s free to attend Frankston’s Christmas Festival, and there are plenty of free activities, however, you should bring some money/credit card in case you would like to purchase food, beverages, market items, or ride tickets.
There will be a large range of food and beverage vendors on site, with plenty of variety to cater for different dietary requirements and taste buds. More information coming soon.
The Little Beauty Christmas Market will be back for all to enjoy. The park also offers a great view of the fireworks!
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Gather around the Norfolk Pine from 9.15pm for our Tree Lighting Ceremony and fireworks display. If it looks like weather will impact the fireworks proceeding, announcements will be made on the night. You can keep up to date by following the Frankston’s Christmas Festival Facebook and Instagram pages for live updates.
The fireworks will be launched from behind the Civic Centre which is located on the corner of Young and Davey streets.
Yes. If the road is closed, however, exclusion zones will be in place to ensure your safety. Please follow any direction given to you by festival staff, security, SES, CFA or Victoria Police and do not enter the exclusion zones at any time. Please ensure you are only occupying the sections of roads closed to vehicles.
Yes, Victoria Police officers and security staff will be monitoring the event and taking a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour.
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There will be a hydration station at the event. Location information coming soon. It is recommended you bring a water bottle to fill up and stay hydrated throughout the event.
We do not recommend bringing your dogs to the event. Due to crowd numbers, loud noises and the fireworks display at 9.15pm, some dogs may become overwhelmed.
Yes. A portable parent pod will be at the event. Location information coming soon. Equipped with a baby change table, comfortable feeding chair and mini kitchenette. There are also change facilities in the Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Library.
In some conditions it may be necessary for aspects of the event to be modified. In extreme conditions where it is deemed unsafe to continue, programming may be delayed or cancelled. You can keep up to date by following the Frankston’s Christmas Festival Facebook and Instagram pages for live updates.
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We recommend guests using public transport to travel to the event to avoid the inconvenience of road closures and traffic given anticipated attendance numbers. Please visit the Public Transport Victoria website to plan your journey.
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Frankston City Council are making every effort to ensure our events are accessible and enjoyable for all. A Social Script will be available pre event.
Got a question we haven't answered? Reach out to the team via Facebook and Instagram or phone Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 or email frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au