News Brief
Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade and Family Day cancelled
Due to heavy rainfall and continuing poor weather conditions, Sunday’s Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade and Family Day were cancelled.
The Parade was due to commence at midday and festivities in Hyde Park had been planned from 12.30pm to 6.30pm, but both were called off due to health and safety issues arising from the heavy rainfall overnight.
President of the Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade and Family Day, Gerard Ryan said: “We are extremely disappointed that today’s event had to be cancelled. The entire Irish community in Sydney has put in a lot of time, effort and fundraising to make today’s Parade and Family Day one of the biggest and best parades in the world.
“Due to the rainfall it was not safe to use the electrical equipment and the Family Day area of Hyde Park is water-logged and we were advised by the City of Sydney that the event could not go ahead, thus our decision to cancel.”
Police crackdown on karaoke
A karaoke crackdown in Sydney’s CBD last Saturday night resulted in 85 breaches, and a man being arrested after an alleged stabbing.
Shortly after 11pm, a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the arm after exiting a karaoke bar on Dixon Street, Sydney. Police attached to the operation arrested the 24-year-old alleged offender a short distance from the premises.
The operation was led by the NSW Police Force Alcohol and Licensing Enforcement Command and assisted by local and specialist police, as well as representatives from the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing, Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate, NSW Fire and Rescue and the City of Sydney.
Earth Hour event
Earth Hour is due to kick off at 8:30pm on Saturday and to celebrate Earth Hour is inviting members of the public to attend a free community event in Sydney’s First Fleet Park at Circular Quay between 6-9.30pm on Saturday.
The family friendly event will feature a wide variety of entertainment and treats made from locally produced and sustainable food, as well as providing a great viewpoint to watch Sydney’s most iconic buildings as they go dark for Earth Hour.
Greek Festival kicks off
The 29th annual Greek Festival of Sydney will kick off its two month long cultural event program with a two day celebration at Darling Harbour on Saturday. Entry is free of charge.
From 3pm Saturday the Festival will feature international performers, local contemporary youth music acts and Greek dancing groups, children’s activities, musical performances, Greek delicacies, and special guests.
From 10am Sunday, the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales will celebrate Greek Independence Day with a traditional parade through Darling Harbour from Pyrmont Bridge to Tumbalong Park, followed by a full day of traditional and contemporary Greek entertainment.
Entry is free of charge.
