Thousands will descend on Gisborne in a fortnight, when the town’s free annual festival kicks off.
Hosted by the Gisborne and District Lions Club, the Gisborne Festival will be held on Friday, December 13 and is promising to be a major community event with a packed schedule for all to enjoy.
It will feature live music by local group GSM and musician David Allen, a performance by the Bendigo Chinese Lions, and a range of free activities including face painting, henna tattoos, hair braiding and sparkles, miniature trains, hands on reptiles and a jumping castle.
Another highlight of the event is the street parade at 6 pm, which will bring together a range of community groups such as the Kyneton Brass Band, the Bendigo Golden City Pipe Band, Bendigo Chinese Lions, a stilt walker, and a monster truck and monster dragon.
Gisborne Lions Club president Russel Walker is encouraging all locals to attend the free event.
“We’re putting this on for the community,” Mr Walker said.
“I think with the downturn in the economy, hopefully [everyone] comes out and enjoys the evening.”
The Gisborne Festival will start at 4.30 pm at Gardiner Reserve and will conclude at 9.15 pm with a spectacular fireworks display.
