Get ready to make your child’s Christmas dreams come true! Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree is set to illuminate the night sky, and your little ones could be the ones to make it happen.
We’re excited to announce our popular “Flick the Switch with Santa” competition is back, offering kids aged 12 years and under an opportunity to meet Santa Claus and help light up our magnificent Floating Christmas Tree at the Opening Night event, Saturday, 11 November.
We will drawing 12 lucky finalists from the pool of entrants, and each finalist, along with their immediate family will receive exclusive access to a prime spot at the Christmas in Geelong Opening Night event. Then one child out of the 12 finalists will be randomly selected on Opening Night to “Flick the Switch” and light up the Floating Christmas Tree alongside Santa Claus.
How our Flick the Switch with Santa competition works
There is no limit on the number of times you can enter this competition, so you can enter more than one child. Each entry must include the parent or guardian Consent Form for the nominated child.
Competition closes on 1 November 2023and on Saturday 11 November 2023, one child is randomly drawn to Flick the Switch with Santa.
Winners will be contacted privately.
The full Christmas in Geelong 2023 program will be distributed next month.
About Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree
Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree is a beloved holiday tradition that brings joy and wonder to our community each year. Standing tall on the picturesque waterfront, this iconic tree is adorned with thousands of shimmering LED lights, creating a stunning spectacle that captures the magic of the season.
More than 297,000 attended last year’s Christmas in Geelong program and there was an economic output of $15 million for our region.
Christmas in Geelong 2023 includes some , just in time for the festive season.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to create cherished memories for your child and your family at our Christmas in Geelong Opening Night event.
It’s a magical night to start the holiday season off in style.
There will also be roving performers, a stage show, fireworks, the tree’s light and sound show and fun activities for the whole family.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken
We love getting our community together at Christmas time.
I also encourage you to check out our Christmas in Geelong 2023 Program, which will be distributed next month.
There are so many ways you can experience the joy of Christmas and get involved in the festivities across Greater Geelong.
