Christmas Kicks Off With The Glow2680 Launch and Griffith Rotary Christmas Carnival

Griffith is set to shine bright this Christmas with the launch of the Glow2680 campaign coinciding with the 2022 Griffith Rotary Christmas Carnival from 5:30 pm on Friday, December 2 at Griffith Memorial Park.

Council has joined with Griffith Rotary Club to bring both events together, creating a wonderful, family-friendly event for all to enjoy.

The Rotary Christmas Carnival will kick off at 5:30 pm, when those attending can purchase tickets to win a ham, and be entertained by Lorraine Sutton and Friends all while enjoying a sausage and drink courtesy of Rotary Club of Griffith Avanti.

Dizzy Dilemma will keep the crowd entertained with short, interactive workshops, while Griffith City Library will keep the kids entertained with craft activities.

Griffith Rotary Club President, David Hammond said the Club was excited to partner again this year with Griffith City Council to bring some Christmas cheer back to residents.

“The 2021 event was a resounding success and we are so pleased to be able to join with Council to kick off the 2022 Christmas celebrations,” Mr Hammon said.

“This is an event for the entire family to enjoy - we have live entertainment, face painting, sausage sizzle, ice cream, fairy floss, coffee and the all-important Chocolate wheel where you can purchase tickets to win a Christmas ham and other fantastic prizes.”

Santa will stop by, too.

Griffith Mayor, Doug Curran said preparations were well in hand to spread even more Christmas cheer around the region this year.

“Griffith will be bigger and brighter than ever this Christmas, and we are encouraging local residents to enter the Christmas Light and Merry Mailbox Competition at our website at www.glow2680.com.au.

“Once the Banna Avenue and CBD lights are switched on, take a look at our website and make sure you take the self-drive tour of the local lights,” Mayor Curran said.

“It is always a great way to get into the festive spirit.

Mayor Curran said he hoped this festive event and Glow2680 would ensure locals had something to look forward to after another difficult year.

“We invite the community to join in the Christmas celebrations where possible and support local businesses when thinking of gifts and shopping,” he said.

Griffith City Council encouraged residents to shop local this Christmas through the Star Business Program and Star Shopper Competition, as well as the Glow2680 Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, December 3.

Director of Economic & Organisational Development, Ms Shireen Donaldson said many Banna Avenue businesses will head out to the pavement and be part of the Sidewalk Sale.

“More than 20 businesses have registered to bring the shopping to the street, with plenty of bargains to kick start your Christmas shopping,” Ms Donaldson said.

“Keep an eye out for the Star Business sticker and enter the draw with your purchase - winners can take home a $500 voucher or one of five $100 vouchers to spend at a Star Business of your choosing - winners will be drawn on Thursday, December 22 via Facebook.Live.”

Head to www.glow2680.com.au for further details about Christmas events, the Star Shopper competition and what local businesses are offering.

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