Santa’s Coming for the ultimate Christmas Street Party!

Santa is coming to town! Let’s celebrate together at the Love Christmas, Love Margaret River street party. 

Margaret River’s Main Street will come alive on Thursday 18 December, closing from 3.00pm until late for a vibrant community celebration in the spirit of Christmas, organised by Radio Margaret River (RMR) with the Shire of Augusta Margaret River backing the event as the major sponsor. 

Promising fun for all ages, Love Christmas, Love Margaret River will feature a helicopter arrival from Santa, before he joins a street parade complete with fire trucks and community groups bringing the street to life with floats, performances and more. 

More than 70 Main Street businesses will be open for late-night trading until 7pm, giving everyone the chance to finish their Christmas shopping locally; while cafes, restaurants and bars will join in the festivities by expanding out onto the street.  

RMR will be broadcasting live from the event, and live music will be on offer in multiple areas with a DJ set in the festival precinct from 9pm to round out the night.

Additionally, Margaret River Community Pantry, Just Home, Margaret River Community Centre and the Margaret River Historical Society are just some of the community groups that will be out in force fundraising via sausage sizzles, gift wrapping, face painting and plenty of family fun.

RMR Chair and Love Christmas, Love Margaret River event coordinator, Pauline McLeod, said the event is fabulous opportunity to bring the community together. 

“We know how much Margaret River loves a street party, and Love Christmas, Love Margaret River will be the perfect way to kick start school holidays and the festive season,” she said.

Shire President Julia Jean-Rice said the Shire was excited to be the major sponsor behind the community
led event, noting that it aligns with the Shire’s commitment to showcase and celebrate our unique identity, bring public spaces to life and create meaningful experiences for all. 

“It’s fantastic to see our local businesses and community groups collaborate to create an event for the community,” she said. 

“We have a huge amount of local talent and creativity, and it will be fabulous to see this on full display in a great celebration of the festive season and everything that makes Augusta-Margaret River such a great place to live.”

“With outstanding local venues, unique local businesses, a diverse array of community groups, passionate volunteers, and a community who is always keen to get behind them it’s fabulous to see this community-led celebration come to life. 

“Love Christmas, Love Margaret River is going to be the party of the year.”

Community groups and local businesses who are keen to be involved are invited to reach out to Radio Margaret River via email [email protected]. 

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