Lantern parade is planned

Next year's Australia Day Lantern Parade in Woy Woy will have the theme Lighting the Flame of Community Spirit.

"We will be holding two group lantern-making workshops in Gosford on December 18 and 19 for people to learn the simple process of lantern making," said Peninsula Australia Day Committee member Mr Darren Maxwell.

Members of the community groups are being invited to be part of the Australia Day Lantern Parade.

Three members from each community group can be nominated on-line via www.peninsulaozday.com to carry the lead lantern.

The winner will be selected by the Australia Day committee and will be present on stage during the fire lighting ceremony.

They will then lead the 2011 Lantern Parade.

The lantern parade will end with a fireworks display and music simulcast by Star FM 104.5.

The parade will be held on the Woy Woy waterfront on January 26, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Media Release, 2 Dec 2010 Darren Maxwell, Peninsula Australia Day committee.