THE COMMUNITY
Community events
Australia Day at Carss Bush Park 2020
Our flagship events (Magic of Christmas, Australia Day Festival and Lunar New Year Festival) attracted more than 57,000 attendees from both within and outside the LGA.
Sesame Street. The event attracted 8,000 attendees and included food stalls, children’s activities, and a spectacular firework display to conclude the night.
George River Council Walk 2019 – No Domestic Violence
Lunar New Year 2020
(Friday 22 November 2019)
We hosted our first walk to raise awareness of domestic violence. White Ribbon Australia at the time had fallen into liquidation. This was a first-time event where all elements needed to be created, including branding, campaigning, and a location change to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
Lunar New Year 2020, the Year of the Rat, saw 37,000 attendees on Forest Road, Hurstville for a parade and stage show featuring inflatable zodiacs, Hello Kitty, and many local performers. This year featured a wishing tree, stilt walkers, jugglers, food stalls and a children’s circus workshop.
Magic of Christmas 2019
Australia Day Festival and Awards 2020
Magic of Christmas kicked off the festive season at Carss Bush Park. Colin Buchanan returned with his Aussie summer-themed festive tunes, as did Santa Claus, and the characters from Paw Patrol and
Our annual Australia Day Festival and Awards were held on Sunday 26 January 2020 at Carss Bush Park and attracted 10,000 attendees. The event’s headline act was the legendary Australian musician and 2016
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Georges River Council // Annual Report 2019/20
(Sunday 26 January 2020)
