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Benalla enjoys lakeside Christmas party

Festive: Benalla Rural City Council held a Christmas party on the Lake Benalla foreshore on December 1. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Benalla Rural City Council hosted a community Christmas party on Friday, December 1.

The event, on the banks of Lake Benalla, featured the official lighting of the Christmas tree, face-painting, games, food and drink.

Ensign photographer Brenden Paddock went along and took these photos.

Illuminated: Benalla’s Christmas tree. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
On Dasher: Benalla’s Christmas decorations. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Impressive: Benalla’s Christmas tree looks even better when the sun sets. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Talented: Face painting by Cherry Princess. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Convivial: The Rose City’s 2023 Christmas party was held on the banks of Lake Benalla. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Christmas: Raven Hibbs, 5, and Skye Hibbs, 3, meet Santa. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Colourful: Attendees pose inside a giant bauble. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Exciting: Santa arrives at the Benalla Christmas party. Photo: Brenden Paddock. Photo by Brenden Paddock