DREAM Festival will light up your night
HUNDREDS are expected to take part again this year in what will be the ninth Macquarie Credit Union DREAM Festival lantern parade.
School children and the public have been busy making lanterns in order to the join the spectacle this Saturday, October 26.
Participants will marshal behind the Macquarie Regional Library on Bligh Street before marching the length of Talbragar Street to Victoria Park, ending at the Cenotaph.
Joining the march is free.
“We have always tried to make our events low cost or free, so everyone can afford to attend. And this year, as many in our community suffer the effects of the drought, it’s even more important than ever,” DREAM Festival chair Anne Field said.
The lantern parade is a feature event at the Music and Markets event held in Victoria Park on October 26 from 4pm.
“The Music + Markets event is free – a gold coin donation is appreciated but definitely not compulsory – we want everyone to be able to attend. If you come with a bottle of water and a vegemite sandwich you can still have a fantastic time.”
This year the 2019 Dubbo Regional Entertainment Arts and Music (DREAM) Festival includes community music, art, history, film, cooking, craft, writing, ballet, concerts, an Oktoberfest plus many more events.
Most take place in Dubbo, however one in particular is happening in Wellington tomorrow (Friday, October 25). Fong Lees Lane will open for a festive evening to celebrate local art, multi-cultural food, buskers, dancing, and more.
“The Dream Team committee have been working very hard and I hope the community gets behind the events. Please invite your friends and family to come back to town for the festival,” Mrs Field said.
“We are very excited about the 2019 program of events and are proud to support this community festival,” said Matthew Bow, General Manager of Macquarie Credit Union.
Programs are available from the Macquarie Credit Union and the Dubbo Visitor Centre.
2019 Macquarie Credit Union DREAM Festival, Dubbo
z Thursday to Sunday, October 17 to 27 z Over 30 free and low-cost events. www.dreamfest.com. au
Lantern Parade
z Saturday, October 26, 8pm to 8.30pm. Talbragar Street to Victoria Park. Free
Music and Markets (Dreamland)
z Victoria Park, Saturday, October 26, from 4pm to 8pm. Free