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Santa to arrive via Jet Pack at Southport YC's Carols on the Broadwater

by Bronwen Hemmings 12 Dec 2017 15:30 AEDT
Santa arrives via JetPack Adventures, for Southport Yacht Club's annual Carols on the Broadwater celebrations © Bronwen Hemmings

On Saturday, December 16, Southport Yacht Club will celebrate the festivities of Christmas with the annual Carols on the Broadwater event.

From 4pm over 300 members and guests are expected to join in on the fun with face painting, a vessel parade and Santa arriving all the way from the North Pole at 5.30pm.

This year not only will Santa be arriving with treats for all the kids, but Santa will be arriving via JETPACK! The Salvation Army will also be present at the event, conducting fund raising for their 2017 Christmas Appeal.

Entertainment will be provided throughout the event with a live band performing on the world first Waterscape pontoon bar, singing all your favourite Christmas Carols.

Southport Yacht Club’s Main Beach Clubhouse restaurant and facilities are open to Members and visitors from 4.30pm.

For further information please contact Southport Yacht Club on 07 5591 3500 or see the www.southportyachtclub.com.au.

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