MORE than 50 people have gathered outside a Sunshine Coast shopping centre to remember the little girl tragically killed in the car park this afternoon.

Candles were on Sunday night being passed around, with residents sitting on a grassy hill speaking to each other about the tragedy.

Vigil organiser Dale Dowler led the group in prayer.

"I think it's the amazing thing about this community," he said.

"From the community's heart, thank you so much. This community always sticks together."

The crowd also took a candlelit walk over to the Coles building to honour the child.

Another organiser, Carey Holden said she didn't organise the vigil out of kindness but rather "out of community".

"I just want the family to know we're here for them," she said.

"No one can take away their pain, but the community is here for them."