Running the gauntlet of thunderstorms which had seen the postponement of the Coolum Carols just three days earlier, Santa touched down on Peregian Beach from a five-minute free fall to the delight of onlookers as event organisers breathed a sigh of relief.
Thousands of residents and visitors descended on Peregian Park to celebrate the Sunshine Coast’s longest running Christmas carols, now in its 59th year, while performers delivered a range of traditional Carols and new Christmas music to the crowd.
Peregian Family and Friends residents association president Leigh McCready said: “We believe this is one of the biggest events yet, with around 3,000 people attending the Carols.
“Our two major sponsors, Skydive Noosa and Noosa Council supported the delivery of a unique event on the Sunshine Coast, with a sky-diving Santa and kid-friendly disco finale two of the highlights.
“Thanks also to our collaboration partners, the Peregian Beach Business Association and the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club – we’re already planning to make the 60th Carols event the best ever!”
