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Official launch of Sydney’s 2025 Christmas program

City of Sydney < 1 mins read

WHAT:            Lord Mayor Clover Moore will announce details of the City of Sydney’s 2025 Christmas program in front of NSW’s tallest Christmas tree at Martin Place.

 

The City of Sydney’s celebrations include a series of free events, a new Christmas Fair, markets, choirs, trees and lights bringing festive cheer to the city for more than 4 weeks.

 

The media launch will feature live performances by representatives of the NSW Public Schools Millennium Marching Band and Ettinghausens dance school cheer squad.

 

Some of Santa’s elves will also be handing out a variety of sweet treats and there will be an opportunity to meet Santa inside his house at Martin Place.

 

 

WHEN:           TODAY, Thursday 27 November

 

 

TIME:              10am  

 

           

WHERE:         In front of the Martin Place Christmas tree

 

 

WHO:              Lord Mayor Clover Moore

                        Tony Warner, CEO Variety the Children’s Charity

                        City of Sydney executive producer, Stephen Gilby

                        NSW Public Schools Millennium Marching Band

                        Ettinghausens cheer squad

                        Santa and Santa’s Elves                   

 

 

Contact:         Elaine Kelly – 0477 362 550

[email protected]

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