Fiji Showcase the Xmas Special is ready to open its gates at 12pm today with 125 exhibitors ready to put smiles on people’s faces with the bargains they have.

Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson says all booths, food stalls, rides, world class thrilling international and local entertainers are ready for the people of Fiji at Fiji Showcase The Xmas Special.

An Aerial view of the Stalls at the Fiji Showcase last year, at the Vodafone Arena

Jackson adds that they have a fun‑filled day lined up for people of all ages.

Jackson has also highlighted that this year, the rides will be set up at the multipurpose courts, and entry will be free into the venue where the amusement rides will be set up with exhibitors and entertainment set up at the FMF Gymnasium and ANZ Stadium Carpark.

The Children’s program where children will get time to meet their favourite characters during the character parade will kick start the entertainment at 4pm today on the Coca-Cola External Stage followed by a magical performance from Christof, Australia’s most loved clown at 4.45pm on the Internal Stage at the FMF Gymnasium.

Rides will be set up at the multipurpose courts, and entry will be free into the venue where the amusement rides will be set up

People can also expect a daring, thrilling and breathtaking performance by the Zimboyz at 5.45 this afternoon and then the Inner Mongolia Acrobatic Arts Troupe take the stage at 6.30pm on the Coca-Cola External Stage.

Tickets to Fiji Showcase the Xmas Special are $4 for adults and $3 for children.

Fiji Showcase The Xmas Special will open today at 12pm today at the FMF Gymnasium and the ANZ Stadium Carpark.