South west Sydney councils are gearing up for another terrific Australia Day on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
Campbelltown will continue to hold two celebrations plus a fireworks finish at 9pm, while Liverpool’s will again be at Woodward Park where a stack of awards will be handed out by the mayor.
Camden’s celebrations will feature a thong throwing competition, among other activities.
In Campbelltown, official proceedings will get things under way at Koshigaya Park from 8am, including a citizenship ceremony, raising the Australian flag, announcing the citizens of the year as well as a barbecue breakfast.
At Hallinan Park, Ingleburn, the festivities will take place between 11am to 2pm and will also include a citizenship ceremony, free morning tea and barbecue, as well as games and activities for the kids.
Both events will feature a visit from Campbelltown’s 2016 Australia Day Ambassador, Dr Joanna McMilan – one of Australia’s best-known nutrition and healthy lifestyle experts.
The celebrations at Koshigaya will continue from 4pm to 9.30pm with a variety of free rides, stalls, a free barbecue and a fantastic line-up of live stage entertainment, including the Macarthur Talent Showcase, featuring a host of talented local performers, and Skippy’s Outback Adventures stage show for kids.
As the sun sets on our national day, residents can groove into the night listening to the cool sounds of Bump City and Billabong Jam, before the energetic Endless Summer Beach Party Band take to the stage to perform their own version of classic and current party hits.
A fireworks spectacular is scheduled for 9pm.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr Paul Hawker, said Australia Day was a chance to reflect on what is great about our country and our local community.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“While Australia Day is a chance to enjoy all the great Aussie traditions, like cooking a barbecue, heading to the beach or having a game of backyard cricket with family and friends, it’s also an opportunity to acknowledge how lucky we are to live in a peaceful and prosperous society that celebrates diversity and promotes tolerance and inclusion,’’ Mayor Hawker said.[/social_quote]
For more details, visit council’s Australia Day website or follow ‘Events in Campbelltown’ on Facebook.
♦ In Liverpool, Australia Day celebrations at Woodward Park will include free entertainment with R&B superstar Paulini as well as the Reel Matilda Bush Band, inspirational artist Matteo Charles and the Hoot and Hootabelle Show for children.
Rides, food stalls and a firework spectacular will ensure a day of colourful entertainment on Australia’s national day of celebration.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Australia Day is a wonderful opportunity for the community to unite in celebration of this great country that we call home,” Mayor Ned Mannoun said.[/social_quote]
“It’s a day to remember our history and indigenous heritage and celebrate the many fantastic things we love about Australia.’’
Citizenship ceremonies and Australia Day as well as Order of Liverpool awards will be presented in Woodward Park during the celebrations, which start at 1pm and will end with the fireworks at 9pm. For more information visit council’s Australia Day website.
♦ Australia Day celebrations in Camden will kick off at 8am in John Street with a jam-packed program of free activities until 1pm including:
• face painting
• jumping castles
• a thong throwing competition
• Australiana themed market stalls
• roaming entertainment
• Aussie cover band, Mad Rhino, with all your favourite Aussie classic hits
There will be an Australia Day Thanksgiving Service at the Camden Civic Centre from 8.15am followed by Camden Council’s official civic awards and citizenship ceremony from 9.15am.
The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the local community through areas such as education, health, fundraising, voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment and community events.
Camden’s 2016 Australia Day Ambassadors are the Special Olympics Dance Performance Group.
After the official ceremony, make your way to Argyle Street for the Macarthur Lions Street Parade which will begin at 11.15am.
A highlight of the day, the parade will feature a range of floats, community groups and displays.
• Wollondilly Shire Council’s 2016 Australia Day celebrations will take place in the beautiful Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Street, Picton. The proceedings begin at 8am and conclude at 12pm. For more details, please visit the council’s Australia Day website.
