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Celebrate this Australia Day in the Brisbane CBD with a choice of events to mark Australia's story.
What is Australia Day?Australia Day is a national holiday acknowledged on 26 January each year to recognise the story of Australia, its history, its people and the landing of the First Fleet in 1788. Whether it's cooking up a barbeque with friends, spending the day at the beach, or bowling up a game of backyard cricket, there are many ways to celebrate this public holiday.
Here are a couple of organised events happening in the Brisbane city centre to commemorate Australia Day 2023.
Great Australian Bites
Eat your way through an Australia Day celebration at the Great Australian Bites at Southbank Parklands Locals will know that Southbank Parklands is a centrepiece of the city and home to cultural and culinary experiences and is located on 17 hectares on the banks of the Brisbane River
The Great Australian Bites event will feature pop-up stalls serving delicious food from popular vendors and local produce. You will also be entertained by Australian performers in a lively series of musical performances for the whole family.
As well as the Brisbane event, Great Australian Bites will also feature in several Regional locations across Queensland including Hughendon, Rockhampton and St George.
Great Australian Bites starts from 2pm onwards and is presented by the Queensland Government.
Get a glimpse of what you can expect
here
