PHOTO GALLERY: Sunshine Coast locals gather to celebrate Christmas

Sunshine Coast locals embraced the festive spirit as they hit the parks and beaches with families and friends to celebrate Christmas this year. See the full photo gallery.

Sunshine Coast locals gathered at parks and beaches to celebrate Christmas this year.

There was plenty of smiling faces, as family and friends gathered across the Sunshine Coast to celebrate Christmas this year.

A large gathering of people flocked to La Balsa Park and Point Cartwright on Christmas Eve, to celebrate the festive period with their nearest and dearest.

Check out our photo gallery of those enjoying the day on the Sunshine Coast.

Olive, Georgia, Ritchie Goodall, Sharon Goodall, Rachel Christie, Fal Christie, Harriet, Adam Christie, Sean Christie , Tina Goodall, Ari, Solomon, and Chrissie celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Jim Diesel, John Smith, Don Brooks, and Don Williams celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Adrian, Kiera Cross, Taylor Cross, Jackie Fisher, and Janet Brooks celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Morgan McClean, Thomas Kraawynbrink, Steve Williamson, and Joel Williamson celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Leanne Petherbridge, Kim Abrahamson, Kerry Kelly, Gabriel, and Asher Smoother celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Colleen and Richard Ey celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Lynley and James Douglas celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Olive, Georgia, Ritchie Goodall, Sharon Goodall, Rachel Christie, Fal Christie, Harriet, Adam Christie, Sean Christie , Tina Goodall, Ari, Solomon, and Chrissie celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Luke Dickson and Tom Murray celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Macie, Jefferson Geltch, Albee Geltch, and Dani celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Luca, Kate Gregg, Pete Gregg, and Nika celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Wes, Shane Rorke, and Owen celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.

Bowie, Kurt Niesler, Rafa, Hayley Niesler, and Knox celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.

Sean and Lisa Armstrong with their dog Dillon celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Rosie and Hannah O'Leary celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.

Jenny Sharpe celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.

Michelle Hayes celebrating Christmas at La Balsa Park.

Eva Main and Elisha O'Connor celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.

Jamie and Emma Pattinson celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.

Kerrie Dolan, Ivy, Emily Dolan, and Lily celebrating Christmas at Point Cartwright.