On this date in 1788 the First Fleet landed at Sydney Cove. Australia Day has been formally recognized as the Founding Holiday of Australia or ANA.Since 1988 participation in Australia Day has been growing...and in 1994 all of her states and territories celebrated unified. Since that time, it has been a public holiday in Australia.
Outdoor concerts, community barbecues, sports competitions, festivals and fireworks are some of the events held across Australia to celebrate. In Sydney Harbour boat races are held, and the traditional cricket match is held in the Adelaide Oval. Citizenship ceremonies are held. Also several categories of
Citizen of the Year...including Australian of the Year...Youngest Australian of the Year...Senior Citizen of the Year and the Australian Hero of the Year Award.
An Australian Festival filled with Food, Family, Fun and (as evening descends)...Fireworks!
https://youtu.be/VqS4gUnfF6A
Australia Day Fireworks 2018
Until Tomorrow!
