Flashback: 10 years of Christmas celebrations in Toowoomba

The Chronicle is taking a look back at Christmas events from 2011 to 2021. From Christmas runs to lights on display, see all the photos from 10 years of Christmas celebrations in Toowoomba.

Meg Gannon, Nev Madsen and Kevin Farmer

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December 25, 2021 - 6:00AM

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It’s been an uncertain two years in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, but the Christmas period in the region has proven that nothing is enough to dull the sparkle of the holidays – and that’s been consistent across the decades.

We’ve taken a look back at 10 years of Christmas celebrations in Toowoomba, compiling photos from 2011 to 2021 of the region’s holiday celebrations.

See all the photos here:

2011

David (top) and Ken Hall at Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Mitchell and Natasha Rogers at the Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

(From left) Garry, Lachlan and Renee Wright at Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

(From left) Katie, Brenda and Shane Buttress at Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

(From left) Caitlin, Brad and Matthew Lyons at the Toowoombas Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

(From left) James, Carl, Sienna, Leanne and Chiara Kruck at Toowoombas Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Kahu Ashman (left) with her cousin Lauren Muirhead at Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

(From left) Jodie and Madison Sander of Toowoomba with their friends from Brisbane Linda and Georgia Bachmann at Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland in Queens Park, Saturday, December 03, 2011. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

2012

Sisters (from left) Mari, Lize and Mia Van Der Merwe at the Toowoomba Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke's Anglican Church, Saturday, December 08, 2012. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Barbara Bluett (left) and Carolyn Eldridge at the Toowoomba Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke's Anglican Church, Saturday, December 08, 2012. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Organiser Stephen Buckley alongside a tree designed by Rockville State School students at the Toowoomba Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke's Anglican Church, Saturday, December 08, 2012. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Stefanie, Noah and Bjorn Jachmann at the Toowoomba Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke's Anglican Church, Saturday, December 08, 2012. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Toowoomba Christmas Tree Festival organiser Stephen Buckley says this will be the last year the festival is held in its current format, Monday, December 10, 2012. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

Amber Wilson with her nanna Cheryl Wilson at the Toowoomba Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke's Anglican Church, Saturday, December 08, 2012. Photo Kevin Farmer / The Chronicle

2013

Marshall Cox from Toowoomba West Lions Club getting ready for the Christmas Wonderland of Lights. Photo Nev Madsen / The Chronicle

2014

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS: Margaret Wise (left) and Helena Leis at the Toowoomba Hospital Volunteers Christmas celebration. Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle

HAVING FUN: Liam Wallace and granddad Arnold Lee enjoy the DDHHS annual Volunteer„¢ Christmas Lunch. Toowoomba Hospital Volunteers Christmas celebration. Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle

ENJOYING LUNCH: Enjoying socialising, Jo Ellsum (left) and Lyn Fraser. Toowoomba Hospital Volunteers Christmas celebration. Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle

GREAT DAY: Toni and Joshy Mitchell have a great time at the DDHHS annual Volunteer„¢ Christmas Lunch. Toowoomba Hospital Volunteers Christmas celebration. Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle

2015

One of the wonderful entries in the Toowoomba Christmas Lights Competition, December 2015.

Toowoomba Lions West's Marshall Cox starts work on lighting City Hall for Christmas. Saturday, Nov 28, 2015. Photo Nev Madsen / The Chronicle

2016

At the launch of Toowoomba's Christmas Wonderland are project chairman Marshall Cox with Toowoomba Hospital Foundation's Anna Jones (left) and wonderland committee member Emma Otto, Thursday, October 27, 2016.

In the Christmas spirit, Ben Blades (left) and Matt Bowtell. The Downs Motorcycle Sporting Club annual toy run with toys donated to St Vincent de Paul Society, Toowoomba and the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation. December 18, 2016

2017

Craig Millikan came in second place. Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, Christmas centre run. December 2017

Family festive fun, Allan Schefe and his family Izaak, Mackenzi and Karen. Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, Christmas centre run. December 2017

(Back from left) Mary Cole, Naomi Watts and Jennifer Wood. (Front from left) Edith Cole, Fletcher Cole, Alex Cole, Melissa Watts, Abigail Watts and Riley Watts at the Toowoomba Hospice Christmas Carols. Sunday, 25th Nov, 2018.

(From left) Toni, Ruby, Eric and Edward Orford at the Toowoomba Hospice Christmas Carols. Sunday, 25th Nov, 2018.

(From left) Liana Coyne, Rhiarnie Coyne and Bek Thompson at the Toowoomba Hospice Christmas Carols. Sunday, 25th Nov, 2018.

2018

Road Boss Rally entrant Deb Turner with (from left) Abby Taylor, Kamarli Turnbull, Layla Hall and Maddison Gollan. Year 6 Oakey State School students collected Christmas presents to be distributed by the GIVIT charity after collection by Road Boss Rally teams. Monday, 26th Nov, 2018.

(From left) Liana Coyne, Rhiarnie Coyne and Bek Thompson at the Toowoomba Hospice Christmas Carols. Sunday, 25th Nov, 2018.

(From left) Toni, Ruby, Eric and Edward Orford at the Toowoomba Hospice Christmas Carols. Sunday, 25th Nov, 2018.

Cr Geoff Macdonald. Mayoral Christmas party for over 80s at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. November 2018

Mayoral Christmas party for over 80s at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. Santa, Town Crier, Kevin Howath. November 2018

Fay Collins, Paul Antonio, Dulcie Perry. Mayoral Christmas party for over 80s at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. November 2018

Santa (Town Crier, Kevin Howath) with Pearlie Egart. Mayoral Christmas party for over 80s at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. November 2018

(From left) Santa Claus and Genevieve Allpass at the PEACE Christmas party. Monday, 3rd Dec, 2018.

(from left) Nick and Peter Manthey outside their Banksdale Drive entry in the Christmas lights display. Monday, 4th Dec, 2018.

(Back from left) Len Eastwell, Dan Eastwell, Chris Kemp, Eloise Kemp, Jack Kemp, Tim Patterson and Lauren Kemp. (Front from left) Lachlan Eastwell, Norma Eastwell and Jarrod Eastwell. Len Eastwell's Christmas lights at 98 Curzon St. Saturday, 8th Dec, 2018.

SPECTACULAR: Len Eastwell with his Christmas lights at 98 Curzon St. Saturday, 8th Dec, 2018.

21 yo Ashley Butler with his Christmas lights display in Fitzpatrick St. Monday, 11th Dec, 2018.

2019

(From left) Stevie, Andrew and Sharon Potter. Christmas Wonderland at the Botanical Gardens, Queens Park. Picture: Nev Madsen. Saturday 7th Dec, 2019

(From left) Ali, Arham, Farina and Hamza Kashif. Christmas Wonderland at the Botanical Gardens, Queens Park. Picture: Nev Madsen. Saturday 7th Dec, 2019

(From left) Karolyn Bruce, Lily Monteret and Tamara Monteret. Christmas Wonderland at the Botanical Gardens, Queens Park. Picture: Nev Madsen. Saturday 7th Dec, 2019

Amutha Kandasamy from Hridayam dance school performs the Bharathanatyum a classical South Indian dance. Pure Land Learning College Christmas party. Picture: Nev Madsen. Saturday 14th Dec, 2019

2020

Launch Toowoomba Hospital Christmas lunch at St Joseph's College. From left; Kerry Rowbotham, volunteer pastor Civic Church, Geoff Morgan business manager St Joseph's College and Alison Kennedy, CEO Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.

Announcement of a re-imagined Christmas event in place of the Toowoomba Christmas Wonderland event organised by Lions Club of Toowoomba West Inc. which has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. From left; Derek Tuffield Lifeline CEO, Marshall Cox from the Lions Club Toowoomba West (left) and TRC deputy mayor Geoff McDonald.

2021

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Laurie O'Brien makes Christmas trees and decorations from horseshoes. Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Ivy, Remi and Aiden Ferguson outside their home's Christmas display in Milford St Westbrook. Friday, December 3, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Florida Calibuyut with her daughter Ashley outside their home's Christmas display in Milford St Westbrook. Friday, December 3, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.