Activities for Australia Day

Gosford Council has announced an array of activities for Australia Day celebrations in Woy Woy on January 26.

The celebrations include a number of Australian acts, food and market stalls, a community lantern procession and fireworks finale.

Local drumming group Drumbala will entertain guests while singer-guitarist Warren Targett and poet Peter Mace will feature on the main stage from 2pm.

Children's entertainment also begins from 2pm where children will have the opportunity to participate in face-painting and rides.

The CWA Hall opposite Fisherman's Wharf will also host a number of children activities with prizes on offer.

Gift donations for the event are welcome by calling 4344 7442.

A performance by local Aboriginal elders including a smoking ceremony will commence at 5.30pm followed by the introduction of national and local Australia Day ambassadors Little Pattie and Lucky Star at 6pm.

A procession featuring local drummers and up to 400 lanterns made by local residents will begin at 8.30pm from the eastern end of the Memorial Park, travelling along Brick Wharf Rd to Anderson Park.

A fireworks display at 9.15pm will conclude the festivities.

Australia Day road closures will be in force at Woy Woy from 6am to 10pm.

The Boulevarde and Brick Wharf Rd along Woy Woy waterfront will be closed to all traffic. Brisbane Water Dr from the Spike Milligan Bridge to The Boulevarde will be closed from 9pm 9.30pm.

Parking for community members attending the festivities will be available at Woy Woy commuter car park.

Press release, 13 Jan 2009 Lisa-Maree Schell, Gosford Council