Featuring a superb sixteen piece band and vocalists, organisers are expecting over 4,000 people to join in celebrating Christmas at the event.
Featured performer for almost all of those 17 years has been one of Australia's best known entertainers, Colin Buchanan. His role in Playschool has endeared Colin to tens of thousands of Australian children and his Christian themed children's albums have made him popular around the world.
Garage Hymnal, a Sydney based Christian worship band, who have just released a new Christmas album called 'Lowly', will perform two of the songs from the album at the event.
Supported by Sutherland Shire Council and business sponsors from across the Sutherland Shire, Gymea Baptist Church Carols will have something for everybody. Commencing with kid's craft activities from 6.30, plus a sausage sizzle, the event is ideal for young families and grandparents like.
Gymea Baptist Church Senior Pastor, Rev Karl Faase, said that the night could not be possible without the help of so many volunteers. "It's fantastic to see so many people embracing the event and giving up their time at such a busy time of year," he said.
Song sheets and glow sticks will be available on the night. There is plenty of parking off Bates Drive. Families are encouraged to bring along a picnic rug, family and friends and take some time out to celebrate the joy of Christmas!
A Twitter feed: @gbccarols will update the event in case of inclement weather