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Ballina Shire Australian Day Celebration

Thursday 26 January 2012, 08:00am - 01:00pm

family faces_masterjpg2012 Ballina Shire Australia Day Celebrations
The 2012 Ballina Shire Australia Day celebrations will be held on Thursday, 26 January at the Lennox Head Cultural & Community Centre & Williams Reserve, from 8am - 1pm.


Come on down to our special Aussie Day Market with over 100 local stallholders showcasing their wonderful regional produce and specialised Australian products. The market will kick off at 8am and run through until 1pm.
Leading children's entertainment specialists Byron Bay Kidz Klub will be running kids activities from 9am - 12noon with the artie fartie party, outdoor games including parachute, tug o war, skipping and poison ball. Activities would not be complete without free face painting for the kids!
One man Byron Bay band Juzzie Smith will be our special live performer, with music that has the feeling of freedom pulsing from within it. As you listen you feel the joy and playfulness that makes Juzzie so loved by people of all ages and all walks of life. Juzzie's unique music embraces elements of the blues, folk, groove and roots. But above all its feel good music that soothes the soul and makes the heart sing. Juzzie will perform between 11am- 1pm.
The Official Ceremony will be held inside the community centre from 9.00 - 10.30am. The ceremony with include the official flag raising, welcome to country by local Bundjalung elder, ambassador address, citizenship and award ceremonies.
To find out more about what’s happening this Australia Day visit www.ballinaaustraliaday.com.au

Location : Lennox Head Cultural & Community Centre & Willliams Reserve
Contact : Holly Archibald - Council's Events & Grants Support Officer Ph: 02 6686 1457

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