This is a free event - tickets are not required.

• Food trucks open from 4pm.
• Pre-show entertainment starts at 5pm.
• Main show entertainment starts at 7.30pm.
• Fireworks display starts at approximately 9.25pm and will last 8 minutes.
• Event ends at approximately 9.35pm.
• North East Road will be closed from 5pm until 11.30pm for visitors to safely cross from Tea Tree Plaza.

You can arrive at any time during the day, however, personal items such as bags must not be left unattended.

Civic Park is on North East Road Modbury, between Reservoir and Montague Roads. It is opposite Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.

• Parking is available but limited at Tea Tree Gully Council and Library – enter via Montague Road.
• Parking is also available at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.
• North East Road between Reservoir and Montague Roads will be closed from 5pm to 11.30pm.
  • To leave Westfield during this time, use Smart Road or Reservoir Road exits.

AUSLAN

AUSLAN interpreters will be live interpreting at the event.

Accessible seating areas

• Civic Park is wheelchair and accessibility friendly. Please see event staff for help on the day.
• Three accessible seating areas available on the park - refer to event map for locations
• Two accessible seating areas will be available on the park within the blanket zone.
  • The accessible areas will include limited chairs for carers and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Quiet zone

The library will be set up as an area for people with sensory needs from 5pm until the end of the event. Carols will be live streamed on screens with a low volume sound level.

Bookings must be made for the library quiet zone prior to the event and not on the day.

Register for the Quiet zone

Toilets

• Amenities will be located in two areas within Civic Park.
• An accessible changing places toilet is available on the northern side of the park near the entrance to the library.

Help at the event

Please see our friendly event staff or security for any help on the day.

What to bring

• Blanket area - blankets, picnic rugs, cushions and low-level chairs.
• Chair area - chairs for every guest.
• Free standing shade structures. Structures must not be pegged and must be dismantled by 5pm.
• Nibbles and drinks - food and drinks are also available for purchase.
• Refillable water bottles. A Quench Bench is on site - provided by SA Water.
• Sunscreen, UV protective clothing and large hats.
• Binoculars to enhance your viewing experience.
• Handheld fans.
• Portable charger.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Your Christmas spirit!

What not to bring

• Glass items.
• Large umbrellas, tents or marquees.
• BBQs and other stoves.
• Illegal items and substances.
• Air horns, megaphones and whistles.
• Potentially dangerous items.
• Confetti, streamers or loose glitter.
• Drones or aerial devices.

• LED battery operated candles are available at the event - $5 each.
• They will be sold from two locations at the event.
• Payment can be made by card. Donations are welcome.
• All proceeds go to our official charity partner Royal Flying Doctors Service SA NT (RFDS)
  The RFDS provides essential emergency and primary healthcare services to people living, working and travelling in rural and remote areas of Australia.

• As you arrive at Civic Park, collect a free wristband from one of our friendly event staff or volunteers. Write your phone number on the wristband and put it on your child's wrist. Pens will be available.
  • This will help us reunite any lost children quickly.
• Before the event, take a photo of your child so we have a recent picture showing what they're wearing.
• If your child is lost, immediately notify the onsite security guards, police officers or event staff.

• If you have lost or found an item, notify the onsite security guards, police officers or event staff.
• Lost property will be kept for two days after the event at the Civic Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury.

Alcohol

• Alcohol is allowed but please drink responsibly as Civic Park Carols is a family-friendly event.
• Do not bring glass items.

Smoking

• Smoking is not allowed within the event.
• Please make your way outside Civic Park and be respectful of others.

• Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead and correctly restrained at all times.
• We strongly encourage leaving your pets at home and not subject them to undue stress.

• Free water is available from the Quench Bench - provided by SA Water.
• Bring your refillable water bottles.