Australia Day Celebrations are back for 2025!
Join us at Holroyd Gardens on Sunday, 26 January from 5pm to 9pm for an unforgettable evening of celebration and community spirit.
Come together to mark this special day with a vibrant mix of live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy stunning performances, exciting activities, and spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Whether you're here to relax with loved ones or make new memories, it's the perfect way to honor our rich diversity. Don't miss out on the excitement - let's celebrate Australia Day 2025 in style!
What to expect on the day
Main Stage Program
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Time |
Performance |
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5:00pm |
Welcome to Country |
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5:05pm |
Move and Groove Entertainment Show |
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5:40pm |
Cassy & The Bossa Beats |
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6:15pm |
Move and Groove Entertainment Show |
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6:50pm |
Cassy & The Bossa Beats |
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7:30pm |
The Whispering Jack Show |
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8:45pm |
Mayor’s Address |
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8.50pm |
Fireworks |
Vendors
Food and Drink Vendors
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Stall |
Menu Items |
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Potato twisty byzam |
Gluten free chips on a stick. |
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Turkish Gozleme House |
Vegetarian, beef, chicken, salami, Nutella and pistachio gozleme. |
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May's Malaysian Hawker |
Nasi Goreng, Mee Goreng, Singapore Noodles, Char Kway Teow, Char Beehoon, Fried Radish Cakes and crispy Mi-Goreng fries. |
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Fairy Floss Kingdom |
Fresh fairy floss and popcorn. |
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BBQ Time |
Charcoal grilled pork and chicken skewers, Nepalese style dumpling and tasty savory pani puri. |
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Hawaiian Snow |
Original Hawaiian shaved ice (snow cones) |
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Dapto Hotdogs |
Hotdogs, burgers, chips, wings, nuggets, Pluto pup, soft drinks. |
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Satay Brothers |
Chicken skewers, beef curry fried chicken, chips, cans of drinks. |
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Get Frozen |
Frozen drinks in 7 different flavors' and 2 sizes. |
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Sweeet Street |
Lokma, a golden-fried crunchy doughball and waffle sticks with various toppings. |
Market and Community Vendors
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Stall |
Products |
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Mariams Henna and Facepainting |
Facepainting and Henna Tattoos |
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All Toys |
Bubble guns and showbags. |
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Wishtoys |
Light-up products and novelties |
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Earrings With Bling |
Sparkly handmade earrings including Australia Day maps & kangaroos. Also a small range of everyday studs and statement dangles. |
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Vashigari emporium |
Indian outfits sarees ethnic wear and jewellery. |
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Chloe James |
Jewellery including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and ear cuffs. |
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Sized Up Creations |
Tote bags, cushions/cushion covers, scrunchies, tissue packs, key fobs. |
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Rapunzel Me |
Hair braiding, re-usable ponytail hair extensions, LED hair accessories, face gems, hair glitter. |
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Tralee Gardens Childcare Centre |
Children's activities including, painting, playdough, games, and other activities for ages 2 to 5 years. |
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Rosette Couture by Reet |
Ladies, men's and children's clothing and footwear. |
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Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club |
Sports Club (Soccer) and community information, |
Interested in attending the Australia Day Celebrations or simply looking for more information? Let us help you out with our handy FAQ’s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
Parking is available in surrounding streets. Please observe parking signs and avoid parking on resident driveways to avoid any infringements.
What is the nearest train station/bus stop to this event?
Merrylands Train Station is a short 5-minute walk to Holroyd Gardens.
What is the best way to get to this event?
We encourage patrons attending the festival to catch public transport. To plan your trip by public transport visit https://transportnsw.info/#/.
Catch the train to Merrylands and forget the hassle of finding parking!
Is there disabled parking and access at this event?
This event aims to be accessibly-friendly with wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms and accessible parking. For any accessibility requests, please email events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Can we bring our own food?
You can bring your own food but why would you? There will be plenty of tasty and affordable food options on the day!
Are there Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten Free food options?
Participating food vendors cater for various dietary needs. Please check with the food vendor if you are unsure.
Can we bring alcohol?
Holroyd Gardens is an alcohol-free zone. Any alcohol brought onsite will be confiscated by the police.
Can I smoke or vape at the event?
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the gardens.
Can I bring a shade shelter/marquee?
For safety reasons you are unable to bring your own shade shelter/marquee to this event.
Is this event free?
This event is free to attend, and no tickets or registration is required.
Is this event 18+? Is this a family friendly event?
This event is a family friendly event.
What items are prohibited?
- Airhorns and silly string
- Animals (except for authorised guide dogs and assistance animals)
- Alcohol
- Clothing that is Suburb or Gang related
- Glass
- Fireworks, flares or explosives
- Illegal substances
- Poles, sticks and banners/flags.
- Weapons or knives
Is this event pet friendly?
Pets are not permitted into Holroyd Gardens as they can harm native animals within the park.
You can bring your assistance animal into the park, provided you have reasonable proof that it is an assistance animal. One of the following items or documents is sufficient:
- A coat, cape, vest, badge or harness or similar visible item worn by the animal that is provided from the accredited organisation and clearly identifies the animal as an assistance animal.
- A permit from Transport for NSW, Guide Dogs Australia, mindDog Australia, Assistance Dogs International.
The person with the assistance animal is responsible for keeping the animal under effective control at all times and removing any faeces deposited by the animal.
What happens if it rains on the day?
In the event of adverse weather, Council may choose to cancel or postpone the event. Notification will be provided via Council’s social media channels. If you wish to confirm the events status, please call Councils events team on 8757 9000.
Can I be a Stallholder?
Applications have now closed for this event. To keep up to date with what events Cumberland City Council has to offer view our Expressions of Interest page.
Will there be ATM's at this event?
No. There will be no ATM'S at this event. All stallholders accept cashless payments.
Will there be fireworks at this event?
Yes, the fireworks show will begin at 8:50pm
What happens to lost property?
Any lost property handed to security or event staff during the event will be kept at the Event Site Office. Items not collected during the event will be taken back to Council’s Administration Building if not collected before the event concludes.
Will there be any road closures in place for this event?
There are no road closures in place for this event. All activities are contained to the park grounds.
