In Pictures: The Great Christmas Eve Street Party in Orchard Road

Thousands turned up to make merry beneath dazzling Christmas lights along Singapore’s iconic shopping belt.

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Ong Wee Jin

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Many thronged Orchard Road for the Great Christmas Eve Street Party on Dec 24, 2024. Performances took place in a 400m section of Orchard Road between Paterson Road to Bideford Road junction, turning it into a party zone. — People partying in Orchard Road at the Great Christmas Eve Street Party, which took place in a 400m section between Paterson Road to Bideford Road, turning the iconic shopping street into a lively party zone.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

ST20241224_202430800741-Lim Yaohui-pixchristmas24/ Revellers taking photos with Christmas mascots Santa Claus, Snowman and Reindeer during the Great Christmas Eve Street Party at Orchard Road on Dec 24, 2024. The much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party is making a triumphant return, stretching 400m from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City. It will feature live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, as well as a countdown to Christmas, among other offerings. A section of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 December 2024 from 6pm to 2am for revellers as the countdown to Christmas Day begins at 8pm. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI) — Revellers posing for snaps with Christmas mascots Santa Claus, Snowman and Reindeer.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

ST20241224_202430800741-Lim Yaohui-pixchristmas24/ People enjoying themselves on the Texas Train carnival ride at Shaw House Urban Plaza which is part of The Great Christmas Village at Orchard Road on Dec 24, 2024. The much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party is making a triumphant return, stretching 400m from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City. It will feature live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, as well as a countdown to Christmas, among other offerings. A section of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 December 2024 from 6pm to 2am for revellers as the countdown to Christmas Day begins at 8pm. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI) — People enjoying themselves on the Texas Train carnival ride at Shaw House Urban Plaza, which is part of The Great Christmas Village at Orchard Road.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

ST20241224_202430800741-Lim Yaohui-pixchristmas24/ People enjoying themselves on the Ferries Wheel carnival ride at Shaw House Urban Plaza which is part of The Great Christmas Village at Orchard Road on Dec 24, 2024. The much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party is making a triumphant return, stretching 400m from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City. It will feature live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, as well as a countdown to Christmas, among other offerings. A section of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 December 2024 from 6pm to 2am for revellers as the countdown to Christmas Day begins at 8pm. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI) — Children and adults alike enjoying the Ferries wheel carnival ride at Shaw House Urban Plaza.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

ST20241224_202430800741-Lim Yaohui-pixchristmas24/ Revellers attending for the Great Christmas Eve Street Party at Orchard Road on Dec 24, 2024. The much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party is making a triumphant return, stretching 400m from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City. It will feature live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, as well as a countdown to Christmas, among other offerings. A section of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 December 2024 from 6pm to 2am for revellers as the countdown to Christmas Day begins at 8pm. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI) — Merrymakers were treated to live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks ahead of the countdown to Christmas.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Mr Matthew Koh, 56, interior project manager. He dressed up as Santa Claus and cycled to Orchard Road from his home in Serangoon North. He has been doing this for seven year as he wants to make everybody happy. — Mr Matthew Koh spreading cheer at the party dressed as Santa Claus. The 56-year-old interior project manager cycled from his home in Serangoon North.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

ST20241224_202430800741-Lim Yaohui-pixchristmas24/ NCC Command Band by Swiss Cottage Secondary School performing the opening act for the Great Christmas Eve Street Party at Orchard Road on Dec 24, 2024. The much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party is making a triumphant return, stretching 400m from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City. It will feature live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, as well as a countdown to Christmas, among other offerings. A section of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 December 2024 from 6pm to 2am for revellers as the countdown to Christmas Day begins at 8pm. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI) — The Singapore National Cadet Corps Command Band from Swiss Cottage Secondary School performing the opening act at the Great Christmas Eve Street Party at Orchard Road.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

ST20241224_202430800741-Lim Yaohui-pixchristmas24/ People enjoying themselves on the European Swing at Shaw House Urban Plaza which is part of The Great Christmas Village at Orchard Road on Dec 24, 2024. The much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party is making a triumphant return, stretching 400m from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City. It will feature live DJ performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, as well as a countdown to Christmas, among other offerings. A section of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 December 2024 from 6pm to 2am for revellers as the countdown to Christmas Day begins at 8pm. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI) — People riding the European Swing at Shaw House Urban Plaza.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

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