By Corey Everitt
Despite worries of rain, the skies stayed clear for an evening of joyous song and spectacular fireworks at this year’s Pakenham Carols by Candlelight.
Local families laid their picnic blankets on the footy oval of Toomuc Recreation Reserve on Saturday 7 December to see the return of the carols to Pakenham.
The Cardinia Civic Concert Band led the performance along with the choir which enjoyed contributions from students of local schools.
Pakenham Netball Club provided a sausage sizzle with other local groups such as Myli, Bless Collective, Lakeside Scout Group and Pakenham CFA assisting in the variety of the day’s activities.
Local children were treated to a surprise appearance of Santa Claus and the night was brought to a close with a fireworks display that lit up the sky over Pakenham.
