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The event runs from 4.30pm – 9.30pm. The Christmas tree lighting and fireworks display will be at approximately 9.15pm. If you are around early, the Frankston Library will have some face painting and kids' activities available from 4.30pm.   
It’s free to attend Frankston’s Christmas Festival, and there are plenty of free activities, however, you should bring some money/credit card in case you would like to purchase food, beverages, market items, or ride tickets.  
There are a large range of food and beverage vendors within the Festival Dining precincts, which include Young Street and Beauty Park.  There will be plenty of variety to cater for different dietary requirements and taste buds.   
The Little Beauty Christmas Market will consist of over 75 market stalls, food trucks and live music by the playground. The park also offers a great view of the fireworks!  
The official Christmas parade starts at the corner of High and Young Streets at a new time of 6pm and travels north towards Davey Street. 
Santa will be ready to have a chat about your Christmas wishes and pose for your own photo at Santa’s House located in Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre on Davey Street.  Opening times for Santa's House will be confirmed shortly. 
The new Christmas Carnival Precinct is located on the corner of Young and Playne Streets (behind Tasman Meats and Young St Medical Centre).  Please use the pedestrian crossings to access this area.   
Please note: rides are no longer located at Baxter Street (next to Frankston Primary School).   
Thrill seekers make your way to the Young Street carpark with rides suitable for young children on the corner of Davey and Young Street (opposite Frankston Arts Centre). Ride ticket sales will cease at 9pm and rides will stop operation at 9:30pm in this area.  
No. There will be free performances of the show at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm on a first-come-first served basis and cannot be booked in advance. The duration of the show is approximately 20-25 minutes. Doors open from 4.30pm.  
There are activities across the festival site including in Local's Lane, Arts Centre Precinct, and Beauty Park Precinct.

There will be a number of musical performances to enjoy throughout the evening. Click here to explore all of the precincts and entertainment available at Frankston's Christmas Festival.
Gather around the Norfolk Pine from 9.15pm for our Tree Lighting Ceremony and fireworks display. If it looks like weather will impact the fireworks proceeding, announcements will be made on the night. You can keep up to date by following the Frankston’s Christmas Festival Facebook and Instagram pages for live updates.
The fireworks will be launched from behind the Civic Centre which is located on the corner of Young and Davey streets.   Please note due to construction works, fireworks will not be launched from Kinetic Stadium, Frankston Oval this year.   
Yes. If the road is closed, however, exclusion zones will be in place to ensure your safety. Please follow any direction given to you by festival staff, security, SES, CFA or Victoria Police and do not enter the exclusion zones at any time.  Please ensure you are only occupying the sections of roads closed to vehicles.   
Yes, Victoria Police officers and security staff will be monitoring the event and taking a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour.  
The Festival information and first aid marquee will be located near the corner of Davey and Young Street intersection.   
Public toilets will be available along Davey Street, Young Street, Plowman Place and Beauty Park. Permanent facilities will be open within Frankston Arts Centre, Cube 37, and Frankston Library. Accessible toilets are available at each of these locations.  
An ATM is located at the Little Beauty Christmas Market Precinct in Beauty Park near the rotunda.  
There will be a hydration station at the event located on the corner of Young Street and Davey Street. It is recommended you bring a water bottle to fill up and stay hydrated throughout the event.   
No, this is a family-friendly event. Smoking, vaping and alcohol consumption is not permitted within the event site.   
We do not recommend bringing your dogs to the event. Due to crowd numbers, loud noises and the fireworks display at 9.15pm, some dogs may become overwhelmed. If you choose to bring a pet to the Festival, please ensure they are in your control and remain on lead at all times, avoid crowded areas and carry poo bags and dispose of waste in bins provided.
Yes. A portable parent pod will be located in Beauty Park opposite the playground. Equipped with a baby change table, comfortable feeding chair and mini kitchenette. There are also change facilities in the Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Library.    
In some conditions it may be necessary for aspects of the event to be modified. In extreme conditions where it is deemed unsafe to continue, programming may be delayed or cancelled.    You can keep up to date by following the Frankston’s Christmas Festival Facebook and Instagram pages for live updates.
Please avoid entering the Precinct via Playne Street due to road closures.  Significant delays will be experienced in the area, so please follow detour signage and travel by public transport where possible. 

We suggest using the following public car parks, however, fees and restrictions may apply, so please check signage.  

- Bayside Entertainment Complex  
- Bayside Shopping Centre  
- Frankston Railway Station  
- Frankston Waterfront  
- High Street  
We recommend guests using public transport to travel to the event to avoid the inconvenience of road closures and traffic given anticipated attendance numbers. Please visit the Public Transport Victoria website to plan your journey.
The below road closures will apply from 6am Saturday 30 November to 4am Sunday 1 December.  
Davey Street - closed between Baxter Street and Nepean Highway  
Young Street - closed between High Street and Playne Street   
Plowman Place – closed between Young Street and Nepean Highway   
Playne Street – closed between Young Street and Thompson Street 
Frankston City Council are making every effort to ensure our events are accessible and enjoyable for all. A Social Script will be available shortly.   
Got a question we haven't answered? Reach out to the team via Facebook and Instagram or phone Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 or email  frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au   

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Who can I contact for further information about the event?   
Got a question we haven't answered? Reach out to the team via Facebook and Instagram or phone Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

How can I keep updated on the event?  
Website: https://www.imaginefrankston.com.au/ 

Facebook: @frankstonchristmasfestival  
Instagram: @FrankstonChristmasFestival Backbutton

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