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Lots of free entertainment, including a bouncy castle and giant games, was a popular addition to the annual Christmas at the Canal event held at Gulf Harbour on December 2.
Queues also formed for free sausages and candy floss, as well as nail and face painting.
Adults, children, and even dogs, came dressed in festive Christmas outfits.
Although the wind had its way with a few of the moon hopper balls, it also kept things cool for the large crowd.
Santa’s arrival on the Coastguard Hibiscus boat is the undoubted highlight of the day and caused a surge of youngsters hoping to get the best view. The Coastguard crew made sure he could be seen by everyone, including with a walkabout.
The event is organised by the Vine Community Church. Co-organiser Phil Corser, says it achieved its aim of providing a low cost, festive event and chance for the community to bond.
He says around 1000 people attended, and that when Santa arrived “it got a bit chaotic – like the whole of Gulf Harbour was there!”
A free sausage sizzle was a big drawcard at the event. One of the sizzlers was Vine Community Church member Jonathan Fourie.
