Streets Alive in Blacktown
Part of Blacktown's Main Street to be closed to vehicular traffic on Streets Alive parade
The popular Streets Alive Parade and Festival Day gives the local community the opportunity to take advantage of over 350 street stalls, six performance stages, free amusement rides, exciting displays and heaps of attractions.
From 8.30am, residents and visitors to Blacktown City will have the opportunity to shop for knick-knacks, hand-crafted jewellery, show bags and taste the delicious foods from the many food stalls.
Commencing at 11.00am, a vibrant parade will travel through the streets of Blacktown’s CBD. Don’t miss this spectacular display of colour and excitement, featuring clowns, floats, dance groups and marching bands to entertain the crowds.
Parade entries will be judged during the magnificent parade against the following categories: community, business or commercial, school and best use of the theme; celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity.
Winners will be announced by the Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Charlie Lowles at the Wednesday, June 16 at Council’s Ordinary meeting at 7pm.
“The Blacktown City Festival is one the largest community festivals celebrated here in Blacktown City. It produces an amazing crowd full of community spirit and we invite everyone to join in,” Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Charlie Lowles said.
Live entertainment will be provided by local performers across 6-stages throughout the day including performances by the Blacktown City Pipe Band, Jacaranda Folk Dancing Group, Simply Voices Choir, Drumming Workshops, Cook Island New Generation Cultural Dancers and numerous dance and music groups.
The 2010 Blacktown City Festival is celebrating the International Year of Astronomy and will be held across Blacktown City from May 22 – 29. There are over 15 FREE events available for local community members to attend during the festival.
The Streets Alive Day is the last day of the 2009 festival.
Source: Blacktown City Council
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Is it true the Blacktown City Council cancelled the city festival parade “due to wet weather.” What “wet weather”? Has council consulted the affected businesses and other organisations before cancelling the event?