Light up the Fraser Coast and spread festive cheer

It’s time to untangle your fairy lights and start planning your Christmas light displays.

Fraser Coast residents planning on decorating their homes for Christmas can register now to be part of the Fraser Coast Christmas Lights Trail.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor John Weiland said 150 families put their homes on the map in 2023, so we’re hoping to include even more this year.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to showcase their decorated homes for everyone to enjoy and spread festive cheer,” he said.

“Last year, we had some amazing light displays with Ronaldo Way in Urangan crowned Christmas Street for 2023.”

“Before that, Kingfisher Drive in Oakhurst won Christmas Street for three years in a row.”

Cr Weiland said if three or more neighbours team up, they are eligible for the title of Christmas Street, judged by the Mayor.

“The winning street earns a ‘Christmas Street’ sign to display for 12 months.”

Julie Deakin from Ronaldo Way said decorating for Christmas was so much fun and it really brought the residents together.

"Last year, Ronaldo Way had so many houses participate, and we hope to see even more this year so we can continue to see everyone’s smiles as they enjoy the lights.”

Cr Weiland said to participate in the Christmas Lights Trail, you must fill out the online registration form on the Council website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/festive.

“Residents can also visit Council Customer Service centres or ring Council on 1300 79 49 29 to ask a Customer Service Officer to help them fill in the online form.

“Council will create a map of the Christmas lights, which will be available on our website in early December.”

Registrations close at 5pm on Thursday, November 21.