Dazzling light display decks City Hall

From now until the 24 December, the annual City Hall Lights will return to share a brand new Christmas story with city-goers during the festive season.

This year’s story is written by Brisbane-based author Rebecca Sheraton and narrated by TV Presenter, Alison Ariotti.

‘Santa’s SOS: A Christmas Rescue’ invites spectators on a magical adventure as Santa's sleigh crash-lands in Brisbane.

In response to Santa's call for help, a group of friendly Aussie bush animals come to the rescue, gathering local ingredients for gingerbread dough to refuel the sleigh and deliver presents all around the world.

City Hall Lights runs every 15 minutes from 7.30pm to midnight at King George Square.

City Hall lights are part of Brisbane’s free and affordable Christmas program, which includes celebrations across the CBD, South Bank and the suburbs.

The Lott by Golden Casket is the official event partner of City Hall Lights.

To view the full program of events, visit www.christmasinbrisbane.com.au.

Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schinner

“The City Hall Lights are a beloved part of our free and affordable Christmas program, which spreads the festive joy across the city and the suburbs.

“The nightly show creates an exciting atmosphere in our CBD and contributes to the holiday economic boom, which is a much needed injection for local businesses.

“We encourage everyone to get involved in our fantastic program as you find more to see and to in Brisbane this Christmas.”

Quotes attributable to Rebecca Sheraton

“Brisbane City Hall Lights is one of the most iconic ways to celebrate Christmas in our city.

“The inspiration for Santa’s SOS: A Christmas Delivery is to celebrate an Australian Christmas, our beautiful fauna and flora and to showcase some of Brisbane’s amazing landmarks and Queensland’s spectacular locations.

“This festive season, I can’t wait to see my story up in lights and share this wonderful experience with my family and friends, as well as the people of Brisbane and Queensland."