A Christmas tradition turns 30 as Denis Walter brings festive cheer to Geelong
Carols by the Bay, a free Christmas event on the Geelong waterfront, is marking its 30th year. Denis Walter started the carols in 1997 after noticing Geelong had no waterfront Christmas celebration. Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj says the event brings families together and draws about 20,000 people each year. This year's event will run alongside Christmas markets and a minibus of flash mob elves. The carols begin at 7pm on November 21 at Steampacket Gardens, alongside the lighting of a floating Christmas tree.