Thousands gather for the final weekend of festivities

Published on 28 May 2018

Colour, culture and excitement, set the scene at Blacktown’s annual Streets Alive Festival and Parade Day.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the event was a huge success with many people making the most of the festivities.

“Over 35,000 people gathered for the festival and the parade,” Mayor Bali said.

“It was a wonderful sight to see the various community groups and festivalgoers celebrate together and enjoy the hundreds of stalls and activities.

“There was a lot of excitement from the children when the Smurfs took to the main stage.”

Sixty-two floats from various groups joined the parade including, A-Troop Richmond/Windsor Australian Light Horse Regiment, Australian Sikh Association, Africa Day Council and City of Blacktown Pipe Band.

“It was a spectacular and fun atmosphere to have the numerous characters, floats and marching bands take part in the vibrant parade,” Mayor Bali said.

“The events across the Blacktown City Festival 2018 drew over 150,000 people.

“It was a busy festival which included two major inaugural events, the Medieval Banquet and the Healing Feeling gathering.

“The past week of festivities highlights what an engaging and diverse community we have.

“It was encouraging to see all different age groups and people with different interests were all able to enjoy and benefit from this festival.”

Follow link below for high res copies of Streets Alive and Parade Day: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/skuz663qiyxuune/AACaI2E51RkZU1GItgJScD4pa?dl=0

For feedback on the festivities please visit: https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/festival/Contact-us/Event-feedback

Media contact:

Communications Unit, Blacktown City Council Martha Azzi – (02) 9839 5926 Robert Grieve – (02) 9839 6543 (phones divert to mobiles after hours) email:  [email protected]