Come and celebrate Australia Day in Horsham. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday that honours the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil.
Visitors to Horsham can join in on the festivities to commemorate the day, with a local community event held each year in Sawyer Park, Horsham.
Horsham Australia Day Celebrations – 2020 Date & Program, Sawyer Park VIC
Australia Day recognises that on 26th January 1788, the first British fleet arrived at Port Jackson in Australia. The event is celebrated to reflect the rich history, diverse society and the unique heritage of Australia.The Australia Day celebrations in Horsham feature a BBQ breakfast from 7am, followed by an official ceremony at 8am which will include a citizenship ceremony and Australia Day awards. There will also be live musical entertainment to cap off the ceremonial events. The main festivities are held in Sawyer Park and run from around 7am to 10am. Other events will also be scheduled at Brimpaen (8am), Natimuk (10.30am) and Dadswell Bridge (11am).
So come along in your best Aussie gear and get involved in this special day to celebrate all the best things about being Australian!
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