12 KATHERINE TIMES, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 2014 www.katherinetimes.com.au >> Katherine Christmas street party Street party kickstarts Christmas spirit THE pinnacle of commu- nity spirit was on display when more than 2000 Kather- ine residents lined Railway Terrace for the town’s Christ- mas street party on December 4. After an absence of almost 20 years, residents of all ages turned out to take part in the evening of fun, which com- menced with a head-turning parade along Railway Ter- race. The event coincided with late night shopping along Katherine Terrace and Cham- ber of Commerce NT Kather- ine branch executive officer Sue Jones praised the com- munity for its participation. “People down Railway Terrace afterwards said they had tears in their eyes be- cause they hadn’t seen any- thing like that in so long, which I thought was a bit cute,” she said. “I’d like to thank everyone involved, including our spon- sors, the Christmas in Kather- ine committee, the council, the police and the shops that stayed open.” Wild Child Surfware claimed top billing for the best window display, while C.J.’s Beauty Centre and Power and Water Corpo- ration bagged the best premises and best govern- ment department categories respectively. Cassie Berto won the bike raffle. Thousands of Katherinites turned out for the first street party in almost two decades. SPECIAL GUESTS: Santa Claus and Mrs Claus made a special trip to Katherine for the party. Kayla Costello, Jadah Rankin and Shantelle Rankin. Kaylee and Zander Smidt. The Power Projects NT float was a crowd favourite. Scott Leonhardt brought his sprint car out for the parade. Kelly Rosas and Kelly Camm. Members of Katherine Senior Citizens get into the Christmas spirit. Faith Williams and Paul Donald.