The community event kicks off at 5pm with the return of the giant waterslide for the kids – this is always very popular.

The barbecue will be sizzling from 6pm to the festive sounds of the Forbes Town Band who are supplying musical entertainment.

From 7pm the community carols will begin.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the Northside Chapel team to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the reason for the season, the church’s Rex and Rachel Taylor said.

The now annual event is always a lot of fun for the community.

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