Get Ready to Celebrate Australia Day in the City!
Are you ready to celebrate and reflect upon Australia Day? The city is buzzing with excitement as a wide range of community activities kick off tomorrow in Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama. It’s time to come together and enjoy all that Australia Day has to offer.
Exciting Activities for Everyone
There’s something for everyone at Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama. The festivities begin with the Mourning in the Morning smoking ceremony, followed by the Respecting Country Parade. And don’t miss the spectacular fireworks displays that will light up the sky at 9:30 pm on both nights.
This year, the City of Adelaide is proud to host its first citizenship ceremony of the year ahead of Australia Day. We congratulate our new citizens and the City of Adelaide Citizen of the Year finalists. It’s a time to celebrate our diverse community and honor those who contribute to its growth and success.
Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith is thrilled about the upcoming celebrations and expects thousands of people to gather at Elder Park. She says, “The city is the center of Australia Day activities, and the Australia Day Council has organized a vibrant program of events. From the Aus Lights on the River event to the fireworks displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”
The City of Adelaide is committed to supporting Australia Day events held within the city. This year, we have invested $182,000 in activities at Elder Park in partnership with the Australia Day Council. We want to ensure that everyone has a memorable and enjoyable Australia Day experience.
Join the Fun at Rundle Mall
Don’t forget to visit Rundle Mall on the Australia Day public holiday. The mall will be open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, offering a fantastic shopping and dining experience for all.
Don’t Miss Out on These Australia Day Events
- Citizenship and Awards ceremonies – January 25 at Adelaide Town Hall from 10:00 am
- Aus Lights on the River – January 25 & 26 at Elder Park. Visit https://australiadaysa.com.au/aus-lights-2024/ for more information on all the activities. You can also view the Respecting Country Parade Route here. The parade can be viewed from designated areas or from Elder Park.
Celebrate with Our New Citizens
Around 50 conferees from over 20 countries will become Australian Citizens and celebrate their first Australia Day as Australians. The citizenship ceremony will take place in Council Chambers at 10:00 am, followed by a morning tea in the Queen Adelaide Room. Media are welcome to attend and witness this special moment.
City of Adelaide Awards Finalists
2024 Citizen of the Year:
- Shane Sody, President of the Adelaide Park Lands Association, community advocate
- Tam Boakes, local music venue operator and promoter
- Stephan Oulianoff, community service to the city at Adelaide Central Markets
- Virginia Hill, supporting children with Autism
2024 Young Citizen of the Year:
- Denzel James, UNICEF Australian Ambassador participant and SRC
- Marshall Hudson, assistant for Sturt Football club training and medical staff
2024 Community Event of the Year:
- MOSAIC Adelaide 2023 – Multicultural Festival
- WEA 110th Anniversary Open Day
- One Humanity Charity concert – to raise money for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey
Active Citizenship Award:
- SAGE SA Grassroot Ecosystem – action group towards protecting our ecology.
- Human Kind City Studio – educational hub with yoga meditation, clinical psychologist to support community health and social transformation
- Youth Options Garden Squad – Greening Adelaide City verges
About the Author
“We are excited to bring you the latest updates on Australia Day activities in the city. Join us as we celebrate our diverse community and honor the achievements of our citizens. Get ready for a day filled with fun, festivities, and fireworks!” – City of Adelaide
Conclusion
Australia Day in the City is set to be a memorable celebration of our nation’s diversity and unity. From the smoking ceremony to the Respecting Country Parade and fireworks displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join us in Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama and make this Australia Day one to remember!
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