For the third year in a row Nathan Horan of Black Mountain donned his red suit and ran his heart out up Maple Street to win the Great Santa Race in Christmas in Cooroy’s main event, as thousands lined the street to cheer the Santas on.
“It’s good to be out having fun,” Nathan said.
“It’s good to be able to get out, good to see the kids out today, it’s good to see the community come together for the event.”
The community poured into Cooroy to enjoy the event last Friday evening and Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart praised the exciting celebration.
“This just gets better and better every year,” she said.
Some of the old favourites made a comeback, including the Lighting of the Tree and the bike decorating competition and Santa was in his sleigh as children and their parents lined up to let him know what they wanted for Christmas.
The Claptomaniacs kept the hopping outside the Butter Factory Art Centre, food stalls were dotted throughout the streets and the stores stayed open throughout the celebration.
