Central Coast Council’s annual Australia Day community event will return to Gosford Leagues Club Park on Friday, January 26, from 4-9pm.
Unit Manager of Community and Culture Glenn Cannard said the all-age event was a chance for the community to come together and enjoy a picnic-like atmosphere with family and friends.
“We have a great evening planned with live entertainment, food stalls, kids’ activities and a fireworks display over Brisbane Water to finish the night,” he said.
“To make sure the evening can run smoothly, we will have some road closures in place to keep event-goers safe in and around the park.”
Administrator Rik Hart said the annual event would be among the first of the year to bring the Central Coast community together, with large crowds anticipated.
“The evening will be a great chance to celebrate the end of the Summer holidays like a Coastie with a picnic on the foreshore, kicking back listening to live music,” he said.
“This alcohol-free event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together and enjoy themselves in a fun and safe environment.”
There will be plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained with a circus workshop, a sports play area and more, while the rest of the crowd will be serenaded by Sybella, Jump, The Ritzy Kids and Joel Leggett, headlined by Bermuda Social.
The fireworks will be a fantastic conclusion to the festivities, but Council encourages all nearby pet-owning residents to make sure their animals are kept inside to reduce additional stress.
Find out more about the event, including road closures in place, go to https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/council/australia-day-0
Council is also supporting other events to help the community celebrate Australia Day across the Central Coast.
The popular Australia Day Eve event will return to Canton Beach, Toukley on Thursday, January 25, from 4pm, and there will also be activities on Friday, January 26, at Memorial Park, The Entrance from 11am.
To find out more about these other events visit: https://www.lovecentralcoast.com/events/australia-day-at-the-entrance and https://www.facebook.com/events/canton-beach-foreshore/canton-beach-australia-day-eve-2024/1096986871723039/
Council will conduct a Citizenship Ceremony on January 29 as a fitting conclusion to the region’s Australia Day celebrations.
The Federal Government changed requirements in 2023 so it is no longer compulsory to stage a citizenship ceremony on the January 26; they can now be held within three days before or after Australia Day.