The Wayside Chapel's Christmas Day Street Party
Celebrate Christmas with a sense of community.
Overview
At this time of year, its all too easy to get caught up in our own Christmas wish lists, hoping Santa has delivered on our latest must-haves. Sometimes we forget that at Christmas, it’s generosity and community that matters most – and no party celebrates those values better than The Wayside Chapel's Christmas Day Street Party.
For over 40 years, the iconic Sydney charity has provided crucial support for the homeless and disadvantaged, with its Christmas party an annual highlight since its humble beginnings as a back-lane BBQ in the 1960s. Today, Hughes Street in Kings Cross is transformed each year, with a morning streetside service, followed by dancing, carols and a sit-down lunch for 800. Managed entirely by local volunteers, the party serves up no less than 50 hams, 40 turkeys and 500 plum puddings for the homeless or lonely souls of our city. Entertainment includes a jumping castle, fake tattoo parlour, Christmas Choir and plenty of quality time with Santa.
This year, all Sydneysiders are encouraged to join in the day's festivities. You can also contribute to the feast by donating a plate – a $25 donation provides one guest with an entree, while $50 will provide another with 'The Works'. To donate, go to www.thewaysidechapel.com/donateaplate
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