Boolaroo Bulletin Centenary Issue

Over the past century parades and festivals have been staged in small and gigantic proportions in Speers Point Park and down Main Road Boolaroo to the Park. Whether celebrating the Golden Jubilee at Boolaroo Primary or celebrating the end of either World War, in every heart there is always a reason to enjoy the fresh sir, sunshine, fun and excitement of a Festival. In January each year Lake Macquarie's Australia Day Festival is an exciting New Year event, attracting thousands to Speers Point Park. Throughout the year in the Park many expos and community festivals are staged by committees, corporate sponsors and Lake Macquarie City Council.

This year the Lake Macquarie Childrens Festival in April raised $1600 for beneficiaries John Hunter Childrens Hospital and the Tingira Centre, and don't forget the annual Carols by Candlelight held in December. Over the past five years the Boolaroo Fair in Main Road has been held in November and on Saturday, 8 November 1998 it is on again. Commencing from 10.00am the Uniting Church will hold a Church service inside at 10.00am, and from 11.OOam call in for a free cupppa and view their floral display. The Centenary Parade will commence at 11.30am and special guest artists Miss Kim and NBN's Big Dog will perform on stage at 12.30pm. There will be clowns, Ship o' Fools, JD's World of Magic, and the City of Lake Macquarie Concert Band will perform at 1.30pm. Puppets In Motion will be in the parade and performing at l.OOpm and 2.OOpm and many more entertainers from Lake Macquarie including the Lake Macquarie Youth Club Pipe and Drum Band leading the Parade! Stallholders, BBQ's and retailers will be out in force, face-painting, a roving Jazz Band and much more for a fun day out. This event is staged by the Boolaroo-Speers Point Chamber of Commerce, together with major sponsor, Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter, and other sponsors Lake Macquarie City Council, Lake Macquarie News and the Sulphide Welfare Club.

In 1998 the local schools will be invited to enter the Boolaroo Best Dressed Bicycle Competition with a $100 donation for the Best Dressed Bicycle to the winning school and prizes for the first three children who are selected. Children can then ride their bikes in the Parade. Any enquiries regarding the Boolaroo Family Fair can be directed to Jennifer Barrie on 0411-222429.