Australia Day fun returns to Gosford’s Leagues Club Park on January 26 after several years of COVID-enforced cancellations.
Live music, mouth-watering food options and fireworks blasted over the stunning Brisbane Water will be some of the highlights of the free community day.
The all-age, inclusive event will take place from 4pm-9pm, with children’s activities to include face painting, games and a mini fire truck.
Bands including Mirrabooka, Baxters Revenge, The Shades and JellyFish will perform for four hours, along with headliner Jamie Lindsay.
The day will be Central Coast Council’s first event of 2023.
Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the alcohol-free event will be a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together and enjoy food, music and fun in a safe environment.
“The fireworks will be a fantastic conclusion to the festivities,” she said.
“However due to their sound and bright lights we do encourage all pet-owning nearby residents to make sure their animals are locked inside to reduce additional stress.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart encouraged attendees to use public transport where possible.
“This Council event will be among the first of the year to bring the Central Coast community together, with large crowds anticipated to attend,” he said.
“For public safety, road closures will be in effect, so I encourage people to plan their trips to and around the Gosford CBD in advance.
“We’re fortunate to have such a beautiful location in Gosford to hold an event of this scale and I hope all attendees have a wonderful and safe afternoon.”
There will be changed traffic conditions in the Gosford CBD on Australia Day.
Closed for the duration of the event will be: Georgiana Tce between Dane Dr and Baker St; Baker St between Georgiana Tce and Vaughan Ave will be closed for the duration of the event; Vaughan Ave; and Dane Dr between the roundabout of Brian McGowan Bridge and Donnison St.
A 40km/h speed reduction will be in place on Brian McGowan Bridge from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.
For further information visit www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/australiaday.
Source: Media release, Jan 17, 2024, Central Coast Council