There is some wonderful news this festive season, with the Emerald Street Christmas Lights in Emu Plains returning this month.

The popular community event was cancelled in 2020, due to the pandemic. It makes a welcome return this year and promises to bring some much-needed cheer.

“We are happy to announce that we will be doing the lights this year. We feel that, after all that people have been through in the past two years, it might help life everyone’s spirits” said Linda Hernando, Organiser of Emerald Street Christmas Lights.

“We did not do it last year, due to COVID. With the restrictions now easing, we believe it would be a great thing for the community” she added.

The Christmas Lights display will officially be turned on from 3rd December and they will run through to the 31st December.

The Christmas themed displays will be on show with lots of photo opportunities. They will also have a revamped arctic enclosure with some new decorations.

“We will have our usual Christmas extravaganza on the 18th December (restrictions permitting) with Mrs Claus and Bandaged Bear, face painting by an amazing lady Kristie who has volunteered on this night for over 10 years, along with lolly bags and raffles.

“All money will be going to Bear Cottage, a Children’s Hospice an initiative of Westmead Children’s Hospital. We have raised just under $35,000 for them since we started collecting over the years” explained Linda.

“The thing we are looking forward to the most is seeing some joy in people’s faces and catching up with all our regulars” she ended.

For more information including regular updates, visit Christmas Lights – Emerald St, Emu Plains on Facebook.