MC for the night, Tara Naysmith, kept the crowd going and also closed the show with a fantastic performance.
Mayor of Cessnock Bob Pynsent and the newly crowned Miss Cessnock Allyra Robson greeted the crowds.
More than 500 locals attended this year's Cessnock Carols in the Park.
STARS: The Delma Whyte singers were the opening act to the Carols in the Park.
Pastor Luke Main shared a Christmas message.
DUET: Talented singers Annie Devine and Michael King performed ‘I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas’.
The Cessnock Combined Churches band performed on the night.
Rachel Main performed a solo as part of the Cessnock Combined Churches band.
Emily Whipps and Michaela Rollings performed solos as part of the Cessnock Combined Churches band.
DUET: Talented singers Annie Devine and Michael King performed ‘I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas’.
The Cessnock Combined Churches band performed on the night.
Local children had lots of fun dancing along to the music.
Local children had lots of fun dancing along to the music.
Local children had lots of fun dancing along to the music.
Miss Cessnock Allyra Robson got to ride the fire truck and helped hand out lollies to children.
Santa Claus helped hand out lollies to children.
FESTIVE: Les Goldie of the Kearsley Fire Brigade with newly crowned Miss Cessnock, Allyra Robson.
Santa joined Carol's host Tara Naysmith on stage for a meet and greet.
A highlight for the night was a special visit from Santa Claus.
MERRY: The combined school choir led by Annie Devine, performed a traditional Carols medley.
Local children had lots of fun dancing along to the music.
Peter deKrey performed We Three Kings.
Louise Crosdale performed One Small Child.
Matthew Bradford performed Little Drummer Boy.
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