Ballarat gets ready for Australia Day 2012
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Who:Ballarat Mayor Cr Mark Harris, 3BA FM announcers Paul Taylor and Garrath Cockerell and members of Western Creation who will perform as part of Australia Daycelebrations
What:Pre-promotion of Australia Day celebrations in Ballarat
When:Tomorrow, Friday 20 January at 10am
Where:McDonald Bandstand, Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree
The City of Ballarat will host a range of events to help Ballarat residents and visitors celebrate Australia Day, on Thursday 26 January.
A range of family entertainment will kick off just near the McDonald Bandstand on the Lake Wendouree foreshore from 5pm, culminating in the 3BA Skyworks Spectacular fireworks at 9.30pm.
City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Mark Harris said this year’s line up is sure to entertain residents and visitors of all ages.
“Australia Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate what’s great about Australia, being and Australian and in particular being a member of the Ballarat community.
“I encourage the community pack a picnic and a rug and to enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment.”
The Australia Day event program is as follows:
Tuesday 24 January
6pm – Australia Day Awards Ceremony
Location: Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Mayor Cr Mark Harris will present the winners of Ballarat’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Activity of the Year awards. This event is invitation only.
Thursday 26 January
10.30am – Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
Location: Art Gallery of Ballarat
This event is invitation only
5pm – Australia Day entertainment
Location: Lake Wendouree foreshore, McDonald Bandstand
5 – 5.45pm: City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band
5.45pm: MISTER WHISKERS – children’s entertainer
6.30pm: Sweet Monas – renowned gospel and world music ensemble
7pm: Western Creation – traditional Aboriginal didgeridoo and guitar music
7.30m: Official welcome by Mayor Cr Mark Harris
7.45pm: Prayer Babies – Melbourne based band playing original country-tinged music
9.30pm: 3BA FM Skyworks Spectacular
9.30pm - 3BA FM Skyworks Spectacular
Following the Australia Day lakeside entertainment, see the sky above Lake Wendouree come to life with the annual fireworks display.
For further information visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au