Christmas cheer has taken over Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where families and friends are spending the day by the ocean.

The beach was buzzing with music, food and holiday spirits as its residents celebrated Christmas.

NBC News reporter Renate Rengura gave an update from Independence Beach.

Major upgrades at Walvis Bay's Independence Beach are expected to be completed by mid-November.

It's only a matter of days before Walvis Bay residents and visitors can enjoy the upgraded recreational facilities at Independence Beach.

Now that it is the beginning of the new year, beaches like Independence Beach at Walvis Bay are still packed with visitors. 

Spending time at the beach and swimming in the ocean is the perfect way to spend the last few days of the summer holiday. 

The Walvis Bay Municipality has secured a N$23 million deal with a Polish city to fund the construction of a promenade at Independence Beach.

Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes is set to lead a delegation of 11 people from the municipality to travel to Poland to sign an agreement with the city of Czerwonak.