Beaut bargain

sell along with tea, stationery, books, art prints, hats, textiles, leather goods and other gifts.

Shoppers will not only have a chance to visit the new Macquarie Street store but also taste some teas and take advantage of sales.

Lord Mayor Sue Hickey will open the day’s events at 11am by encouraging shoppers to make the most of the oneday extravaganza.

“Super Sidewalk Saturday will be a great day for families, and shoppers will be able to shop for bargains and discover some of newer stores in the city centre,” Ald Hickey said.

“The city will be buzzing with activity so I encourage people to come in to the city and support our local traders and businesses while grabbing themselves a bargain.”

Aside from taking advantage of the shopping, sales and promotions, there will be plenty to see and do around town.

An exciting highlight for the kids will include two performances, as well as a meet and greet session, by characters from ABC television’s Octonauts.

Other highlights of the entertainment program will include roving performers such as uni-cyclists, stilt walkers and musical acts.

The program of performances and activities will be run through the Elizabeth Mall, Wellington Court, Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Victoria Street, Centrepoint and Collins Court from 11am to 2pm.

There will also be free allday parking at the Argyle Street Car Park, Centrepoint Car Park and Hobart Central Car Park, in Melville St.

Free parking will also be available at the Regatta Grounds, with the Salamanca Market shuttle bus picking up passengers every 15 minutes from 9am to 3pm.