Carols by Candlelight brings festive joy to thousands

Food, family fun and a visit from Santa Claus made Townsville’s Carols by Candlelight a night to remember, with thousands attending the beloved community event. See your picture here.

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Erin, Belle and Jason Boyd. Picture: Josh Mercer

Townsville’s Carols by Candlelight was attended by thousands of people, with food vendors, activities for whole family and a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus.

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. April and Piper. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Stephanie Maloney, Ethan Dixon, Spencer McKenny, Brittany McKenny, Kyle Dixon, Grace Dixon, Frankie McKenny. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Celena Gulliver, Patrick and Brodie Sutton. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Rachel, Bryce, Sophie and Amelia Knight. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Sharnee, Chase and Aaliyah Beck. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. David, Claire, Elyssa, Wyatt and Xavier House. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Gordon, Soohee, Minji Minseo Kang. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Kathy and Linda. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Jacob, Avery and Jackie. Picture: Josh Mercer.

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Dean, Jaimee, Harrison, Oscar White, Shannon Bright and Andy Graham. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Amy, Lyla, Tyce, Chiara and Leo. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Erin, Belle and Jason Boyd. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Dan, Maddison and Juliet. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Ayesha Owen and Imogen Hill. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Belinda, Josh and Peter. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Amy Hall and Macey Rutty. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Tayla, Hamish and Archie Veitch. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Ashleigh and Emilia Thomas. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols at Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Natasha and Evelyn Johnson. Picture: Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. John, Luca, Olivia and Shannon. Picture Josh Mercer

Carols by Candlelight at Riverway 2025. Tamara, Fletcher, Mackenzie and Cory Kardol. Picture: Josh Mercer

Karin Balfas, Rose Torry

Seth Clapham, Matt Clapham

Jordan Daniels, Lilah Crawford

Margaret and Don MacDonald

Kylie Henaway with Azuriah and Asher

Alice Read, Chelsea Read, Jackson Read

Beaumont Family (Brittney, Audrey, Rue, Nathan)

Tegan and Ryan Murphy

Layla Bullard, Raine Bullard, Tully Roberts, Bianca Roberts

Alicia Phipps, Natasha Howard

Kevin Corrigan, Cruz Corrigan, Shanice Smyth

Paige Tasseron, John Tasseron, Emma Tasseron, Candice Tasseron

David Toombes, Leah Cadzow

Angie and Grant Parrish

Ivie Angel, Tayla Bolton

Moses Family (Nunu, Moses, Armani, Jacqui, Manasseh) (father's name is Moses Moses... not a typo....lol)

Juiliet Boden, Daniel Boden, Max (dog)

Jedda Clemments, Kearnah Healy

Kessiah Wakley, Hamish Clerke, David Clerke

Leo and Cassie Dugmore

Amelia Boyle, Jodie Buswell

Morris Family - Kiandrew, Aleshia, Kryshan, Laylahnee

Dean Wilson, Thomas and Sally Ritchie, Billie McManus, Taylor McManus

Lucy Gericke, Kim Ballinger, Bella Gericke

Toni Clayton, Anthea Clayton-White

Everingham Family (Zach, Max, Logan, Selena)

Michelle Orreal, Ziggi Jones, Calai Jones

Originally published as Carols by Candlelight brings festive joy to thousands