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Myer Santa Parade

Let's start the Christmas Melbourne festivities off with the traditional Myer Christmas Parade but remember to get there early to secure a great vantage position. The public line Spring Street all the way down to the Bourke Street Mall and it is here where the beautifully decorated floats parade on by. 

The floats herald the arrival of good old Santa Claus to spend his days discussing with the kiddies as to what it is they would like for Christmas. The parade is a free event put on by the Myer's department store - basically signalling that Christmas shopping in Melbourne has begun!

Make sure to book your personal time to see Santa in Santaland. That way you won't have to stand in the long queue.

The Myer Department Store also provides the public with an amazing window display with each year celebrating a different theme. The windows are open to viewing from early November through to early January the following year.

In previous years the windows have brought to life Christmas Melbourne stories including ...

• The Twelve Days of Christmas, 
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 
• A Christmas Carol and How Santa Really Works, 
• Fairy Tales including Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
  

The 2016 Melbourne Christmas Myer Windows Display

That year the Christmas Melbourne windows were based on the new children’s book ‘One Christmas Eve’ by author Corinne Fenton and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fair all.

Bella visits her Grandparents, who live in St Kilda, on Christmas Eve and from there the adventures begin. 

The 2016 theme featured 3D adaptions of Melbourne's well known and recognized attractions such as Luna Park, The Palais Theatre and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Host to many Carols by Candelight Christmas celebrations)

Christmas Melbourne City Square Decorations

The city itself is decorated throughout the streets and the laneways with enormous bells, tinsel, stars and baubles. The Melbourne City Square.

City Square is usually decorated with a magical forest where by day you can discover nutcracker soldiers, interactive candy canes and get a free photo with Santa. You can even try on some festive decorations for a free, personalised photo and Christmas card!

There is music and carols and story telling for the kids. The centre is close to shops for you to discover that 'just right' gift for that special person.

And just when you thought it was time to head on home because you have seen it all.  There's more!

Christmas Projections In The CBD

The Christmas Melbourne Projection Show is an exciting music and lighting show where images are projected onto some of Melbourne's iconic buildings. The show starts late November and goes all the way up to Christmas day. The display is timed to start at dusk and finishes around 11:00pm

The Melbourne Town Hall and Federation Square come to life with colourful animated image projections. Watch this video to get a feel for what sort of show you are in for!

Time To Christmas Shop Melbourne Style

Christmas Melbourne shopping in the CBD is quite an experience. The larger department stores really put on an amazing Christmas display with decorations, music carols and massive displays throughout their stores. Markets provide excellent venues to shop for that special Christmas gift and Melbourne has plenty of them, both in the city CBD and in the outer suburbs. 

Here are a few favourite selections for you to enjoy a wonderful Christmas Shopping Melbourne experience ...

• Melbourne Central is open 7 days a week and trades till 9:00pm most nights leading up to Christmas
• Myers Melbourne Store is a magical place to take the kiddies. Meet Santa and his helpers and really get into the spirit that is Christmas - jump the queues and book a time to see Santa, just click the store link
• The David Jones Store has to be on your list of to visit for Christmas with Santa popping up to surprise you as you wander through the store. Mix Christmas shopping with fun for the kids at David Jones' Magic Cave - jump the queues and book a time to see Santa, just click the store link.
• The Royal Archade provides a feast of colour and spectacle with huge Christmas decorations, stores with festive lights and wonderful bargains and an air of festive anticipation. Wander through to find that perfect gift, sit, rest and relax at one of the cafes and watch the shoppers wander on by.
• The Block Archade has to be seen at Christmas. Shops bulging with Christmas gifts and suggestions, spectacular decorations and a feeling of intense Christmas Spirit!
• The Queen Victoria Market
• The South Melbourne Market

Christmas Melbourne Carols By Candlelight

This has been a tradition now in Melbourne, Australia, for over 78 years. A night filled with family entertainment combining traditional Christmas Carols and some of Australia's incredibly good singers, dancers and entertainers. Hosted by Vision Australia, this has to be the best way to see herald the arrival of Christmas.

All of the funds raised by Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight go directly to provide services to children who are blind or have low vision and their families.

You will need to book your tickets as it is no longer a free event and it is truly an extremely popular Melbourne yearly event, one to enjoy at least once in your lifetime!

Carols by Candlelight 2019

Christmas Lights Melbourne CBD And Outer Suburbs

Over and above the amazing Christmas Melbourne Projections in the heart of Melbourne, there are more Christmas Lights Melbourne outer suburbs display for your enjoyment. Wander along suburban streets and enjoy the displays that have taken the home owners hours and hours to put together.

Seems that each year these home decorations get bigger and bigger and I'm sure this year is not going to be any different.

Some suburbs actually shuttle visitors to the street lights as they have become so popular. Just check the suburbs you want to visit for more information.

Traditional suburbs that have amazing lighting shows are, just to mention a few out there ...

• Ivanhoe - Walk down the famous Boulevard to see the lights, displays and performances.
• Rowville
• Narrewarren
• Frankston North
• Mornington
• Doncaster
• Point Cook
• Pakenham

For a map of where to find the best Christmas lights just click this Christmas Lights Melbourne link here.

Christmas Tree Farms

There is nothing like the smell of a real Christmas tree and it has become quite a big business growing a traditional Christmas fir tree for the festive season.

Christmas tree farms have sprung up throughout Victoria and some of these have been in operation for years. One such example is the Melbourne Christmas Tree Farm (formally Melton Christmas Tree Farm) has been trading Christmas trees since 1987, when the first crop was ready to be harvested. The farm is open from 8am – 8pm 7 days a week

Some suggestions for Christmas Tree Farms in the suburban areas in and around Melbourne ...

• Dandenong
• Moorooduc
• Narrewarren
• Somerville
  

Some Suggested Personal Christmas Presents For You

I have designed these gifts with the help of Zazzle. Check out these suggestions and other gift lines in my Zazzle Store 

2021 Melbourne Yearly Calendar
by MelbourneMemories4U

Enjoying Christmas Melbourne style has to be one of the most fun things to do in the city.

Create a family tradition to pass done through the years. I love the excitement of Christmas, the hustle and bustle of the shoppers, the bright lights, the entertainment and of course getting my photo taken each year with the jolly old man himself.

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