Thousands enjoy Toowoomba’s beloved carols event for 2025

Toowoomba’s beloved carols tradition has returned to Queens Park with more than 12,000 people gathering for the community celebration. SEE THE GALLERY.

Humaira Saeed and Kevin Farmer

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December 14, 2025 - 10:00PM

Toowoomba Chronicle

Kiyua Performing Arts dancers (from left) Jazmyn Lehfeldt, Rhiannon Colley, Natalie Philippa and Romaya Jones at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

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Toowoomba’s cherished Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight tradition has lit up Queens Park, marking the beloved event’s 71st anniversary.

What began in the 1950s is now a massive celebration, drawing more than 12,000 attendees to Frog’s Hollow.

The event is a testament to extraordinary local spirit, relying entirely on generous volunteers and businesses, according to long-time production manager Jim Aspromourgos.

Food trucks began serving at 4pm, with carols starting at 6pm, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display at 8pm. This year, the event also featured “Bus It Free!” shuttle transport, ensuring a safe and memorable evening for all ages.

Comment below how many times you have been to Carols by Candlelight at Queens Park.

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Emily and Nathan Fanning with sons Oscar (left) and Hamish at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) , Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Blake Reinbott, Glenice Windsor and Belicia Hafenstein, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Brylie, Rhyan, Adrian, Nate and Nikita Thompson, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Thomas Robeck, Riley Canning and Riley Becker, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Kathleen, Robert, Casey and Josh Morrow, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Brittany Charles holding Jenson Charles, Armani Collins (front) and Chloe King holding Kingston Collins, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Danielle Maxwell with her daughters (from left) Chelsea, Sophia and Georgia Maxwell at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Joshua and Amanda Birch with their daughters (from left) Isabella, Savannah and Luciana at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Aaron Passmore, Sawyer Passmore and Carina Dalzell, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Breanna and Maxwell Williams at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lions Club of Toowoomba volunteers (from left) Sarah Harding, Deidre McMahon and Elvee Brisbane at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rhiannon and Nick Giblin with their kids Grayson and Evie at the Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Matti Markey with daughter Roami at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

William Freier (left) and Rylan Cause at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rylan Cause (left) and William Freier at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

William Freier (left) and Rylan Cause at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Anne Jones with grandkids (from left) Archer Jones, Fletcher Jones and Kalista Pateman at Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Pieper Caldwell, Georgia Cattonar, Nathaniel Goode, Talyssa Lees and Jessica Cattonar, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight are (from left) Chloe, Nicholas, Brett, Jackson and Teena Winnett, Sunday, December 14, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer