LIGHTS ON THE LAKE WASHED OUT – December 2011

The heavens opened, the thunder rumbled and the Organising Group was so disappointed to have to immediately cancel this event given the huge amount of work that had been done and the strong interest shown from the community. As the storms trickled to a drizzle for the rest of the afternoon, it was both rewarding and frustrating to see the hundreds of people who walked into the park or drove past hoping it was still on.

There was a spontaneous procession of five fantastically decorated canoes and kayaks because some residents were determined not to miss this unique opportunity no matter what the weather. At one stage, there were 70 people watching a double Hawaiian canoe, a tall ship and another kayak covered in flashing lights, a family canoe of Rudolph with a flashing red nose and a Santa standing on a long board as they paddled around Currimundi Lake. This was the spirit of Lights on the Lake!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to create or to contribute to this unique festive event.