Australia Day celebrations to be held at Woy Woy

Australia Day celebrations will be held on the Woy Woy foreshore from 2pm to 9pm on January 26.

Central Coast Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said there would be a Sail Past at Woy Woy Wharf.

A procession of paper lanterns would be held through the streets of Woy Woy led by Drumbala drumming group.

She said the official council event would include games at the CWA Hall, face painting, food and market stalls, and craft workshops.

Live music would be performed on the main stage, with performers including Live Baby Live: The INXS Tribute Show, and support acts Steve Edmonds Band, Mitch Gardner, Campervan Dancers, and Gem and Lachie.

A fireworks display will be held over Brisbane Water, conditions permitting, Cr Matthews said.

Roads will be closed for the alcohol-free event.

The Boulevarde and Brick Wharf Rd will be closed between Chamber Place, Brisbane Water Dr and Tennis Court Lane from 6am to 10:30pm.

Brisbane Water Dr will be closed between the Spike Milligan Bridge and The Boulevarde at the Railway St intersection (Bayview Hotel) from 9am to 9:30pm.

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Website, 18 Dec 2019

Lisa Matthews, Central Coast Council