The Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay: See the picture gallery

Families gathered for a festive experience at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES.

Families gathered for a festive experience at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay. Check out the pictures. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Families got hyped up for a magical time at the Phillip Island Carols by the Bay this week.

From 5pm on Tuesday at the Cowes Foreshore, guests experienced a range of activities and food trucks as well as children’s entertainment and rides.

The carols performance commenced at 7.15pm, with a stunning fireworks display that polished off the evening at 9.30pm.

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Carol-goers brought their picnic mats and baskets and got into the festive holiday spirit while also enjoying the beautiful summer night.

The Herald Sun was also in attendance to take a photo gallery of people making memories and wearing some festive gear.

Check out the pictures below and see if you were featured.

Kady and Natalie getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Shannon Dollery, Luna and Katie Hart getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Debra Tanner, Shanur and Maggie Hawkes getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Irene Bennetts, Maria Kirwan, Bev Watson, Susan Hulme, Helen Murray and Mary Taylor getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Paige, Irene Bennetts, Maria Kirwan, Bev Watson, Susan Hulme, Helen Murray and Mary Taylor getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Melanie Beynon, Kelly Nihver, Shannon Bassed and Megan Savona getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Kane Muir and Jenna Hiscock getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Cindy Smith, Todd McConville and Taylah Smith getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Bec Poll and Cindy Smith getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Darren Tyrrell, Toby, Freya, Ivy, Bryce Mold and Lydia getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Josh Durdin and Phoenix getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Paige Armstrong and Leigh Armstrong getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Ned and Archie getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Stephen Whyte/Dawes/Kelleway and friends getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Katie Bland, Danielle Martineau, Josie Thornborrow, Trish Callis and Michael Callis getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Grace Marceddo and Lisa Marceddo getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Monica, Cherie Watson, Geoff Watson and Nyharlia getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Evanthe, Maria Young and Jacqueline getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Kyla, Mel Mudie, Lacey, Wyatt and Tom Mudie getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Zane Javier, Oakley and Emma Spencer getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Pauline Crimmins, Clare Murphy and Bruce Crimmins getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Gracie, Olivia, Oakley, Prue, Owen, Emma, Kristos, Miea and Matilda getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Lily and Amber getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Sierra Dunton and Brianna Everingham getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Gavin, Arabella, Gigi, Annalisa, Samantha, Loris, Leo and Luciano getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Necla and Ben getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Max Brown and Brnn Hamley getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Becki Stuchbery, Danny Hunt, Sue Kmetko and Beth Hunt getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Carol-goers getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Shirley Collins and Chris Ford getting festive at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Carol-goers enjoying the impressive fireworks display at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay at the Cowes Foreshore on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono