OVER 4,000 people came along to celebrate and get into the Christmas spirit at the 2018 Light Up Windsor Street Fair held on Friday, December 7.
The free entertainment and market stalls were a hit with the crowds, with many people going into the local businesses that stayed open late for the special event.
Plenty of visitors also enjoyed the Hawkesbury Regional Museum displays and the pop up library.
The Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Barry Calvert announced the winners of the Windsor Business Christmas Decoration competition on the night.
The Business Competition Winner was Outback Bakehouse for their display of Santa, reindeer and even a giant wrapped present.
For the Market Stall Competition, first place went to Hawkesbury Hospital Auxiliary, second place to Homemade and More, and Wild Bunch Florist took out third place.
“Congratulations to all of our Light Up display winners and participants, and thank you for adding to the wonderful atmosphere tonight,” the Mayor said.
The community event included jugglers and entertainers dressed as giant candy canes, a visit from Santa and his elves, free Santa photos, businesses and cafes open late, market stalls and performances.
Councillor Barry Calvert also launched the Mayoral Christmas Appeal during the event in support of the Hawkesbury Salvation Army.
The Light Up Windsor Street Fair is a long established initiative of the Windsor Business Group Incorporated, and in 2018 the event was held in partnership with Hawkesbury City Council.
The President of Windsor Business Group, Liz Mostran, said she was “thrilled with the community interest and the huge economic boost for local businesses”.
“It’s fantastic that so many people came to Light Up Windsor. It’s the biggest and best ever,” Ms Mostran said.
