Community
27 September, 2023
Record crowd at park party
A RECORD 2000-plus people have attended the annual Cairns ‘South Side Celebration’ at Ravizza Park, Edmonton, last Friday.
The free event was hosted by Mission Australia’s Hambledon House Community Centre, alongside Communities for Children and the Cairns South Together movement who are all committed to working within and strengthening the Cairns South Community.
The day featured a range of activities for young and old, including face painting, animal farm, Latin dancing, dart ball, sumo wrestling, live music and an outdoor movie.
Mission Australia program manager Kimberley Daly said she was delighted the event continued to grow each year.
“When we started South Side Celebration, it was initially meant to be a one-off event,” she said.
“Due to its popularity we decided to make it an annual event and it has since become part of the Cairns community calendar. It’s the third year we’ve hosted the event and it’s wonderful to have a record turnout.
“The whole community is buzzing with pride and so many people have provided positive feedback.”
Ms Daly thanked all involved, from families to volunteers.
