BATON CLOSES IN AS CELEBRATIONS BEGIN

AS anticipation builds for the arrival of the Queen’s Baton into the Gold Coast on Sunday, April 1, a number of community celebrations are being planned to mark the historic occasion.

City of Gold Coast CEO Dale Dickson said each celebration would be different and reflect the local communities hosting them.

“This is a great chance for our residents to experience an exciting and unique part of the Games in their own backyard,” Mr Dickson said.

“We would love for everyone to line their local streets and cheer on the batonbearers who will be famous athletes, Gold Coast icons and, importantly, many of our local unsung heroes.”

Visit gc2018.com/qbr for route details and getsetforthegames.com/queensbaton-relay for road closures.

Sunday, April 1

● Helensvale: 5-7pm – Helensvale Cultural Centre Plaza

Monday, April 2

● Paradise Point: 9am-12pm – Paradise Point Park

● Labrador: 10am-12pm – Harley Park

● Southport: 10am-2pm – Nerang Street

● Highland Park: 1-3pm – William Duncan State School

● Nerang: 2-5pm – City of Gold Coast Administration Building

Tuesday, April 3

● Coolangatta: 6-9am – Captain Cook Memorial Park

● Palm Beach: 9am-12pm – Laguna Park

● Burleigh Heads: 10.30am-12.30pm – Justin’s Park

● Robina: 1-3pm – Robina Town Centre, Lido Promenade

Wednesday, April 4

● Surfers Paradise: 9-10am – The Esplanade