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GALLERY | Carols by Candlelight

By Kate Walters and Rechelle Zammit

Dec 24, 2024

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — The 50th Shepparton Carols by Candlelight event ended with a bang on Sunday, December 22. Fireworks marked the conclusion of the night. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

The Queen’s Gardens was overflowing on Sunday, December 22 as crowds gathered for Carols by Candlelight in Shepparton.

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Community members enjoyed a warm, festive evening that showcased local talent — and the night ended with a bang, as fireworks exploded above the park.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of Carols by Candlelight events in Shepparton.

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Remy Mazurczuk, 3, Mum Bec Fortin and Nan Sue Fortin light their candles at the 50th Shepparton Carols by Candlelight event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Paul Baker and Rohan Aldous at the water station at Queen’s Gardens during Carols by Candlelight. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — It wasn’t just about the candles at Carols this year. Best friends Josh West, Rachel Lea and Daniel Woods sport light-up headbands. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Shepp Sings entertains the crowds at the 50th Shepparton Carols by Candlelight. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Harper Geale, 5, and Peyton Geale, 5, get into the festive spirit. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Kids enjoyed the festive atmosphere and local talent at the 50th Shepparton Carols by Candlelight. Back, Charlotte Gledhill, 10, Lara Garner, 11, Chloe Lagudi, 10, Maya Zito, 10. Front, Indigo Looby, 8. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Awaken Dance Theatre Company performs at the 2024 Carols by Candlelight in Shepparton. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Friends Douglas Grant, 6, Mack Logan, 11, Archer Grant, 9, and Gus Logan, 9, at the Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary in Shepparton. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Awaken Dance Theatre Company performers. Back, Madeleine Pensak, Mia McAuliffe and Tamara Simpson. Middle, Willow Peric, Maddelyn Fletcher and Athena Low. Front, Emily Nield, Ebony Young and Tamsyn McGregor. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Santa Claus has arrived! The big man in red makes an appearance at the 50th Carols by Candlelight in Shepparton on Sunday, December 22. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Mrs Claus joined Santa on stage at Carols by Candlelight on Sunday, December 22. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Siblings Ashia Fimmel, 12, and Parker Fimmel, 10, dressed as elves and handed out candy to kids at Carols by Candlelight. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Carols by Candlelight host Sophie Fimmel talked about memories of Carols by Candlelight and what makes the event special with guest MC John Head. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Rockin’ the night away. Best friends Daisy Closter, 8, Ivy Hodgetts, 8, and Mila Lines-Walker, 8, at Shepparton Carols by Candlelight. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — The 50th Carols by Candlelight event showcased an abundance of local talent. Stephanie Ludlow plays guitar as part of the accompanying band. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Carol McGregor is one of many musicians, singers, hosts, dancers, and light and sound engineers to make the 50th anniversary of Shepparton’s Carols by Candlelight a special and captivating event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Families flocked to the gardens for Sunday’s festivities, including Jeremy Rath and his sons Charlie Rath, 7, and Louis Rath, 4. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Best friends Scarlett Pearce, 8, and Emma Dowell, 8, dance to the music during Sunday’s Carols by Candlelight event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — With the help of an Auslan interpreter, City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali opens proceedings with an acknowledgement of country and guests at the 50th Shepparton Carols by Candlelight. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — MC Sophie Fimmel with MC and chair Emma-Jane Law at Sunday’s Carols by Candlelight. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — GV Pipes and Drums performers exit the stage after pre-show entertainment at Carols by Candlelight in Shepparton on Sunday, December 22. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Carols by Candlelight 50th Anniversary Shepparton 2024 — Sophie Fimmel was one of the hosts of the 50th Shepparton Carols by Candlelight event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

By Kate Walters and Rechelle Zammit

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