Despite temperatures soaring close to 43 degrees, Katherine was out in full force to catch a glimpse of Santa while singing along to Christmas favourites.

Parents enjoyed the community spirit, chatting to their neighbours from rugs and camp chairs, while kids dressed head to toe in red had their pictures taken with Santa and braved the stage to perform in the choir.

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