Orange Blossom Festival Parade 2024

The OBF Parade returns with a special performance from Bluey & Bingo!

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The OBF Parade is an Orange Blossom Festival event, brought to you by The Hills Shire Council in partnership with Rouse Hill Town Centre.

Soak up the carnival atmosphere at the OBF Parade on Saturday 21 September.

Click here to view the Social Story for this event, developed to assist people with a disability.

Please Note: The Metro will not be operating due to track work on Saturday 21st September. However, buses will be available between Tallawong and Chatswood.

WHAT'S ON MAIN STREET?

11AM
The event will begin at 11am with hundreds of musicians, dancers, acrobats and performers.

Community groups will be marching along Main Street and performing in the parade, including:

- Marching Bands - Millenium Marching Band
- Dance Groups
- Musical Groups - The Hills District Pipe Band
- Bluey & Bingo
- A Horse & Carriage
- The Fire Brigade - The Hills SES Unit

WHAT'S ON AT TOWN SQUARE?

12PM
There will be heaps of FUN activities in Town Square, including:

- Performances on stage from Bluey & Bingo at the 'Bluey Live Interactive Experience' 12pm-1pm
- Performances on stage from local groups, Dance Groups, Bands, Singing and Musical Theatre
- Face Painting
- Roaming Performers - including stilt walkers and a bubble artist

WHAT'S ON AT MARKET SQUARE?

The OBF Parade will finish in Market Square, where there will be:

- A Planting Workshop
- Photo Booth with OBF Swing and Photo Wall
- A DJ
- A Council Information Tent

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WHAT'S ON AT THE SECRET GARDEN?

This year's OBF Parade will include The Secret Garden, a sensory space for neurodivergent attendees.

Neurodivergent describes a person on the autism spectrum or with other conditions, such as dyslexia and ADHD. The Secret Garden aims to provide neurodivergent attendees with a quiet place to retreat to during the event.

Free sensory toys such as orange play dough will be given away on the day.

If you and/or your child need a quieter place to go, please visit The Secret Garden (located up the stairs next to our Information Desk) or the Vinegar Hill Memorial Library (located in Town Square).

Click here to view the Social Story for this event, developed to assist people with a disbility.

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WHERE TO DINE ON THE DAY!

While you're visiting Rouse Hill Town Centre for our OBF Parade, you'll definitely be hungry!

We have some amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner options!

From deliciously chilling desserts at Baskin Robbins, to authentic and warm flavours from Veranda Indian, we have everything you need to get you through the day!

Where can I visit the OBF Website?

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For more information, visit www.orangeblossomfestival.com.au.

How can I get to the event?

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Please Note: The Metro will not be operating due to track work on Saturday 21st September. However, buses will be available between Tallawong and Chatswood. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info

Is there a Social Story available?

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Click here to view the Social Story for this event, developed to assist people with a disibility.