A Christmas ritual for many, the extended trading hours mean shoppers wanting to snap up the freshest and tastiest seafood this Christmas can trawl Sydney Fish Market day or night, at a time that best suits them.

The most popular event on the Sydney Fish Market calendar, more than 100,000 visitors are expected to participate in this year’s marathon in search of the ‘perfect catch’ for their festive feasts

WHAT: Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon

WHEN: 5:00am Monday, 23 December through to 5:00pm Tuesday, 24 December (Christmas Eve)

WHERE: Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont, NSW 2009