Update Sunday 17 March 9:15am
The organisers of Concord Carnival have announced that due to ongoing heavy rain, it has been cancelled. A post on the City of Canada Bay’s website says, “Since this morning the state of the grounds has continued to deteriorate and unfortunately this makes the park too slippery and unsafe for an event of this nature. Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm and excitement about the event, we hope to see you next time.”
No alternative date has been set.
The City of Canada Bay is proud to present a plastic bag and helium balloon free Concord Carnival, where event-goers can fill up their water bottles at bubblers, in an effort to reduce waste and the event’s environmental footprint. Visitors are encouraged to cycle to the event or take the shuttle bus, and bring their own reusable bag, drink bottle and picnic blanket.Enjoy free amusement rides for young and old, including train rides and a huge carousel.
Don’t miss the carnival’s headline act Arthur Washington Sexytet (which is actually a quartet), who will be gracing us with their presence for two energetic sets on the main stage. The band is led by Arthur Washington, a talented young jazz guitarist from Sydney who has been playing for over a decade. Arthur’s energetic style of playing derives from the traditional gypsy jazz style created by Django Reinhardt in the 1940’s.
Experience fantastic vintage vehicle displays, including a war tank from Royal NSW Lancers, vintage truck from the Museum of Fire, and Leyland bus from Sydney Bus Museum.
Get your groove on and move and shake during the carnival with dancers from All About Swing and Gatsby dancers.
The event is also dog friendly, so bring along your pooch and don’t forget the clean-up bags!
Concord Carnival is on Sunday, 17 March from 10am-4pm at Greenlees Park, Concord.
For more information, please visit: canadabay.nsw.gov.au
Concord Carnival couldn’t be possible without the support of sponsors: WOTSO North Strathfield, Trident Projects, Canada Bay Club, SUEZ Environment, Majors Bay Chamber of Commerce, Briars Sports, Optus – Ashfield, Eastwood, Burwood Plaza, Vision Personal Training North Strathfield, and St John of God Hospital Burwood.