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Kids declare joy to the world

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Kellie BalaamNarrogin Observer
Children singing Little Drummer Boy. All pictures: Kellie Balaam
Camera IconChildren singing Little Drummer Boy. All pictures: Kellie Balaam

Christmas carols echoed out from Mackie Park as families waved their LED candles at the annual Carols in the Park.

The hot weather did not stop them as they found a picnic spot to settle in with a sausage sizzle then sent the kids off to play or get their face painted.

Narrogin Baptist Church pastor Peter Aitchison was the MC for the night, with the fun starting at 7pm on Sunday.

Portrayed nativity scene of Mary and Joseph.
Camera IconPortrayed nativity scene of Mary and Joseph.

The carols sung over the course of the evening included Away in a Manger, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Joy to the World, with the event ending with the popular Aussie Jingle Bells.

Children and their families enjoyed the festivities.
Camera IconChildren and their families enjoyed the festivities.

Mr Aitchison thanked band members for their performance.

Most of the public participated in singing the well-known Christmas carols.
Camera IconMost of the public participated in singing the well-known Christmas carols.

The band consisted of Rosie Ballad on keyboard, Morrie Russell on drums, Abby Dewing on saxophone, Courtney and Janine Dewing on trumpet, Alan Dewing on bass, Grady Francis on guitar, and Graham Holmes on piano.

The lead carollers were Jennifer McLaughlin, David Barrett-Lennard, and Jackie Evans.

Lead carollers Jennifer McLaughlin, David Barrett-Lennard and Jackie Evans.
Camera IconLead carollers Jennifer McLaughlin, David Barrett-Lennard and Jackie Evans.

The children also got involved, portraying Mary and Joseph, wise men, angels and shepherds.

The combined churches of Narrogin thanked the Shire for its support and funding of the event.

Portrayal of the nativity scene carried on through the rest of the night.
Camera IconPortrayal of the nativity scene carried on through the rest of the night.

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