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6 Dec

Candlelight Day Celebration

Enjoy live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, a Latin entrepreneurs market, and a beautiful candle lighting ceremony.

Día de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles) is a Colombian celebration that marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season.

This free event is an opportunity to reconnect, and share light, joy, and unity. The Melbourne community is invited to join and experience these traditions, and celebrate in a spirit of openness, diversity, and togetherness.

The ceremony will be conducted with LED candles for safety reasons.

Date	Times
Sat 6 Dec	11:00am - 7:00pm

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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Pasko Sa

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1 – 24 Dec

Christmas at Queen Vic Market

‘Tis the season at Queen Victoria Market.

Candlelight Day Celebration

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