MARIBYRNONG: New Year’s Eve on Western Lawn
Maribyrnong’s signature annual New Year’s Eve event returns from 6.30pm on December 31 at Footscray Park’s Western Lawn.
Hosted by Myf Warhurst, the night opens with a Welcome to Country followed by a performance from Boonwurrung Ngargee Dance Group, a dynamic collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women, fusing traditional and contemporary dance styles.
Country Struts will then light up the stage and get everyone moving with a lively line-dancing session. Next up is rising musical force, Immy Owusu, bringing his signature Afrodelik sound.
Mark Seymour, known for his songs with Hunters & Collectors, will appear.
At 9.30pm, a family-friendly fireworks display will up the night sky.
DJ Andrew McClelland will fire up the dancefloor with a crowd-pleasing mix.
This is an alcohol-free event, and attendees are encouraged to arrive and depart by public transport.

