Celebrations to mark Australia Day will take place throughout Greater Shepparton on Sunday 26 January 2020. Ceremonies, events and entertainment will be held in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Arcadia, Toolamba and Murchison. These events will feature flag raising ceremonies, guest speakers, Australia Day Ambassadors, entertainment and the presentation of the Greater Shepparton, 2020 Australia Day Awards.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Seema Abdullah, encourages all residents to celebrate what it means to be Australian. “Australia Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history,
“We encourage all residents to take pride in their country on 26 January and reflect on who we are as a nation.”
The schedule for the Australia Day celebrations are:
- Shepparton at the Queens Gardens at 8.45am
- Arcadia at Arcadia Recreation Reserve and Community Centre at 8.00am
- Dookie at CWA Gardens Dookie at 10.00am
- Mooroopna at Ferrari Park at 10.30am
- Murchison at Murchison Swimming Pool at 8.00am
- Tatura at Tatura Italian Social Club at 8.30am
- Toolamba at Toolamba Recreation Reserve at 11.00am
For more information about Australia Day events, visit Council’s website at www.greatershepparton.com.au
