“Whether it’s a dip in the pool, a game of cricket or a backyard barbecue, there are lots of options for you to do Australia Day your way this year,” he said.
“If you are planning to celebrate outdoors, there are so many open spaces in Canterbury Bankstown to choose from – complete with barbecues, amenities and playgrounds for all abilities.
“Let’s not let this pandemic put a dampener on our Australian spirit.
“I truly believe no one celebrates Australia Day quite as powerfully as Canterbury Bankstown.”
The council has planned a number of Covid-safe pop-up activities at several local parks, pools and town centres for residents who’ll be out and about in the City on January 26.
Catch some tunes at the Aussie Rock Truck at selected sites; meet some loveable Aussie roving characters, such as Lifeguards on stilts and jumping kangaroos and grab a free ice cream; keep a look out in the sky to see Australian flag parachutes to top off a fun-filled day; and post your Australia Day celebrations on social media using #WhereInterestingHappens and tagging @OurCBCity for a chance to win one of 25 apron barbecue kits.
At 9.30am on January 26, Mayor Asfour and Australia Day ambassador John Stanley will also announce the 2021 Australia Day Award recipients and swear in 20 new citizens during a ceremony, which will be live-streamed on the council’s Facebook Page.
To learn more about how to celebrate Australia Day your way, visit cb.city/AustraliaDay.
