Lantern parade and fireworks at Woy Woy
Australia Day celebrations at Woy Woy will follow a day of celebrations at Wagstaffe and Gosford.
The evening celebrations at Woy Woy will include entertainment, a lantern parade and a fireworks display at 9:15pm.
Gosford City Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said this year's festivities would combine the traditional with new exciting activities.
"The day will begin at 8am with a traditional opening ceremony and flag raising at Wagstaffe and will be followed by Breakfast by the Bay for all community members.
"From 4pm the Woy Woy Waterfront will come to life with activities for the whole family to enjoy including face painting and colouring-in for the kids, market and food stalls, live entertainment and the always impressive Lantern Parade," said Cr Macfadyen.
The official ceremony at Woy Woy will commence at 6pm and will be followed by a packed program of live entertainment.
Local rock band Rat Race will reform especially for Australia Day after a five year hiatus, and Imposition, a young four piece band, will perform a mix of everything from pop and rock to old classics.
Cr Macfadyen said residents and visitors were also being encouraged to keep the environment in mind when attending this year's celebrations.
"Australia Day celebrations on the Peninsula are becoming more popular each year which means that the waste produced on the day is also increasing.
"We are asking that everyone attending the activities consider one another and the environment by disposing of their rubbish thoughtfully and recycling where possible.
"As always, we are looking forward to safe and successful celebrations where the local community can come together and share in our National Day," said Cr Macfadyen.
The activities at Wagstaffe will take place from 8am until approximately 10:30am and the festivities along the Woy Woy Waterfront will take place from 4pm to 9:30pm.
Gosford Council has advised that alcohol is not permitted during the official Australia Day celebrations.
Media Release, 16 Jan 2013
Cr Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council
Email, 15 Jan 2013
Warren Loades, Drumbala