Maroondah Carols
Tender Overview
About this tender
Maroondah Carols has been a community highlight for over 25 years. This free event welcomes our community to come together and celebrate the festive season, our connectedness, our Maroondah community groups and local businesses. Event details Date: Saturday 5 December 2026 Time: 6pm to 10pm (fireworks at approximately 9.30pm) Venue: Town Park, Croydon This is a smoke-free, vape-free and dog-free event Get involved Opportunities are available for local businesses to get involved in this wonderful event that attracts over 7,000 attendees each year. Council is seeking expressions of interest from potential sponsors, performers, food vendors and Christmas market stall holders. Contact Maroondah City Council 1300 88 22 33 03 9298 4598 maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au
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