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Official Christmas Parade, proudly presented by Snowy River Frankston

Join us at the official Christmas Street Parade with a burst of colour, and flair as our brightest and most excited community groups, roving performers, emergency services and sporting talents put on a moving show through the festival site.

This year this heartwarming procession will feature participants including Snowy River Frankston, Frankston City Mayor, Cr Kris Bolam, SES Frankston, Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club, Leawarra Calisthenics Club, Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, Elves, Mrs Claus and last, but certainly not least SANTA!

All the colour and movement will be led by the Itchy Feet Pep Band, bringing all the upbeat Christmas tunes. If you love a Christmas parade, especially one with Santa you won't want to miss out on this.

Starting at the corner of High and Young Street at 6pm and the parade will travel towards Davey Street marking the start of the City's Christmas festivities.

European Christmas Village Precinct

4.30-9.30pm
Young Street Carpark

Make sure the European Christmas Village in the Young Street carpark is one of your first stops on the night.

Featuring scenes straight out of a holiday storybook, think European-inspired, handcrafted, and unique items as well as tasty treats warming your heart and taste buds, dressed with string lights and festive sounds.

Choose from a range of gourmet delicacy's from around the globe.

This bustling village will also be home to makers, bakers, artisans and creators showcasing handcrafted scents, chocolates, baked goods, glassware and crystals.

Enjoy the blend of culture and offerings, all at the European Christmas Village.

Christmas Festival FCC Support

Christmas Festival Map

FCF Event Map

It's a Looney Christmas Extravaganza!

5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, Frankston Arts Centre Theatre

Approximately 20-25 mins per show (free, subject to availability)

It's a Looney Christmas Extravaganza! Join Bugs, Tweety and Sylvester as they help our host put on an all-singing, all-dancing Christmas show, featuring some pop hits and Christmas favourites.

Make sure you schedule in to see one of the four free shows in the Frankston Arts Centre theatre during the festival. Shows run for approximately 20-25 minutes, are free to attend, and cannot be booked in advance. Admission will be on a first come first served basis (capacity is limited). Doors open from 4:30pm.

Make sure you schedule in to see one of the four free Looney Tunes Christmas Extravaganza Live Stage Shows in the Frankston Arts Centre theatre during the festival.

Shows run for approximately 20-25 minutes, are free to attend and cannot be booked in advance. Admission will be on a first come first served basis (capacity is limited). Doors open from 4.30pm.

Pram parking is locatedinside the Frankston Arts Centre where you are welcome to leave your pramuntil 9pm. The drop off point can be accessed externally from Davey Street, to the left of the main doors (Young Street end of the building). Please fill out a cloaking tag prior to dropping your pram, available near the doors to access pramparking.

Looney Tunes Meet and Greet
Frankston Arts Centre Foyer
4:30 – 8:30pm, appearing every hour

Meet Daffy Duck in the Frankston Arts Centre for your opportunity to grab a photo.

Daffy will be ready to meet you, appearing for 30 minutes, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm.

Getting There

This event is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the festiveseason with a range of entertainment, activities and food on offer. The event site is accessible from all directions and entry is free.

ROAD CLOSURES 

Road closures will be in place on the following roads from 6:00am Saturday 29 November to 3:00am Sunday 30 November: 

DAVEY STREET closed between Baxter Street and Nepean Highway 

YOUNG STREET closed between High Street and Playne Street 

BAXTER STREET closed between Davey Street and Park Street

PLOWMAN PLACE open to local traffic only, via Bay Street South 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Please visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey. The closest train station is Frankston Train Station which is less than 1km from the festival. This is also where most buses to Frankston arrive and depart from.    Please consider any schedule disruptions that may be in affect.

PARKING

We suggest using the following public car parks, however, fees and restrictions may apply, so please check signage. 

- Bayside Shopping Centre 
- Frankston Waterfront 
- High Street 
- Bayside Entertainment Complex 
- Frankston Railway Station

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF POINT

If you are arriving via rideshare or taxi to the festival and/or require a drop off location close to the festival, the drop off point is located in front of the Frankston Library on Playne Street, prior to the Young Street roundabout. 

Important Information 

Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times  
Some aspects of the event may change due to inclement weather, any changes will be communicated on social media pages 
This is a smoke/vape free event
Alcohol cannot be consumed onsite (excluding licensed premises in Playne & Young Streets)
For local residents, please ensure your pets are securely contained at home during the fireworks display between 9.15-9.45pm 
Information is correct at time of release and subject to change without notice.