With Christmas being just over two weeks away, you can add some Sydney sparkle to your festive season, as there is a wide selection of festivals being held in and around Sydney this holiday season. There is some for everyone to enjoy as the city will sparkle this festive season with all the streets decorated with beautiful decorations, banners and lights. There are exquisite decorations on Redfern Street, Glebe Point Road, Crown Street, Redfern and Rosebery Park, Surry Hills, and the most beautiful display of lights at Shannon Reserve Turruwul Park. Not to be missed at Martin Place is a huge Christmas tree with a large shining star on top and the tree is covered in LED fairy lights, ribbons and other beautiful decorations.
Not only does Martin Place boost a breathtaking Christmas tree, there are other trees equally as beautiful at Pitt Street Mall, St Mary’s Cathedral Forecourt, Kings Cross, Customs House Square, Hyde Park North, Sydney Square and Taylor Square. Not to be missed is the Sydney Town Hall projections, which is a fabulous photographic backdrop, as the Town Hall will be projecting a magical Christmas transformation. This is one of the best times to visit Australia as the whole country is lit up and there is something for everyone and all ages to enjoy. People come from all over the world to celebrate these festivities. However, one needs to book well in advance for Sydney hotel accommodation, due to Sydney being a vibrant sought after holiday destination.
Many restaurants are offering selected menus that include complimentary champagne or wine. Visitors can indulge in some of Australia’s finest menus infused with delicious foods which are nutritional and well balanced. Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style at Sheraton on the Park for an exquisite dining experience where you can savour a world of exotic flavours. All around Sydney there are free festive fun such as the Alexandria Christmas concert where you can enjoy a night of entertainment and music from musicians such as the Baker Boys band and Electric Lunchbox to name a few. Children can have fun playing the new hi striker game and other craft activities.
Pay $2 for a sausage sizzle, fabulous show bag and a gelato of which all proceeds go to the Australian Children’s Music Foundation. Last but not least, Santa will be visiting from the North Pole alone with the Lord Mayor’s Christmas message, and at the end of the evening spectacular fireworks will light up the Sydney skies. There is a wide range of magic, live music, trendy morbid fashions, and you can enjoy the street fighter 4 Challenge.
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