Ararat Rural City Council will host a community day of entertainment and festivities on Australia Day. 

‘Music in the Park’ will kick-off at noon on January 26 at Alexandra Gardens, with food and drink carts as well as live music from artists ‘Parso’ and ‘FYI’. 

Mayor Jo Armstrong said the event was a chance to bring ‘our’ community together for a family-friendly afternoon. 

“The spirit of these Australia Day events has always been to bring the community together to celebrate diversity, inclusion and volunteerism,” she said. 

“Music in the Park preparations are in full swing and council staff have worked hard with the community to deliver a fantastic outdoor public event enriched with local artists, food and children’s activity providers.”

The events include free entry to the Grubby Gumboot Mobile Farm as well as a pool party at Willaura and Lake Bolac outdoor pools, starting at noon. 

Andrew ‘Parso’ Parsons said he was looking forward to sharing the stage with his great friends from ‘FYI’. 

“Alexandra Gardens is the perfect place to relax with friends and soak up the sunshine,” he said. 

FYI band member Christine Bulger said she was excited to be entertaining Ararat community on Australia Day.

“We are humbled to be invited to perform at such a significant community event, through which we can all reflect, respect and celebrate the people and stories of our community,” she said. 

Food and drink carts will include Ozy’s Kebab Van, Big Peter’s Woodfire Pizzas, Garden’s Lake Café coffee cart and a Rotary Club barbecue.

Officials will also present awards during the day.

People can visit the council’s website, www.ararat.vic.gov.au for more information. 

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