Watch: Mount Isa’s new Christmas tree lights up the city
Watch: Mount Isa’s new Christmas tree lights up the city
Mount Isa's new Christmas tree is lighting up the Civic Centre Lawns.
Charlie and Matilda Klowss are excited for the lighting up of the tree.
Mayor Joyce McCulloch ahead of the event.
Sophie Papadopulos, Mackenzie McCulloch and Rhys Wilburn.
The Macfarlane family.
The David family.
The candy cane was popular.
Ashlea Lavell is looking forward to Christmas.
Tony Toholke continues his Isa Rodeo Queen Questing.
The cuddly toy puppy got plenty of attention.
Dave Clancy and his athletic son Tom Clancy.
Grace and Teresa Littlemore.
Sienna Davis and Iris Kent.
Mayor Joyce and master of ceremonies Sharon Ibardolaza.
Kate Hartley sings a carol.
Mayor and the little elves read the Night Before Christmas.
Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Kate sings as the tree lights up.
Everyone wanted a photo.
Kids enjoyed the event.
It may not quite be the night before Christmas or the Twelve Days of Christmas, but you better believe it – it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Mount Isa.
Mount Isa City Council’s brand new Christmas tree was lit up on Friday night and a big crowd was on hand to enjoy the show for its very first lighting ceremony.
The new eight metre tall tree replaces the old tree of more than 10 years and is taking pride of place in the centre of the Civic Centre lawn this December.
Master of ceremonies and Council CEO Sharon Ibardolaza said Mount Isa may not have the snow of the Northern Hemisphere Christmas but that did not mean they could not get into the festive spirit.
Mayor Joyce McCulloch was joined on stage by a bunch of “little elves” who together read out the Christmas classic festive poem by Clement Clark Moore Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Kate Hartley was on hand to sing a few carols and there were audible gasps when the lights finally went on.
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