By KATRINA BRANDON
A MERRY time was had at this year’s Merry Morwell celebration last Friday (December 12).
Hundreds of people attended the event, settling into the Christmas spirit at Morwell Town Common (Wooden Playground).
Local students sang carols, accompanied by Morwell Citizens Band. There was also a car show, SES demonstration, local market stalls, food trucks, and of course, a visit from Santa.
Photographs: Katrina Brandon
The event started with heavy rainfall as a storm swept through the Latrobe Valley, making people duck for cover under tents.
However, temperatures were still warm, meaning the rain brought a welcome relief and encouraged attendees to converse with each other and vendors.
As the sun rose, the schools gathered at the music truck stage. There, they all took turns in flashy outfits and angelic tunes – whether it be a classic Christmas song or a fun parody.
Santa mingled through the crowd, easily being the favourite part of the night for most visitors. Giving candy and high fives to all present, Santa could not be missed as he merged through the crowd, circling the grounds to make sure everyone got to say hello.
Sticking around the event, Santa joined the festivities alongside attendees, whether it was riding the festival train or getting selfie-busy with festival-goers.
As Santa set off to continue his Christmas duties, the festival continued to lift off, as the last schools took to the stage and people enjoyed the market, food, and other activities on offer.
