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❓ NYE FAQ'S ❓ 🎉HOW DO I FOUND OUT WHAT'S

❓ NYE FAQ'S ❓ 🎉HOW DO I FOUND OUT WHAT'S ON?
- Visit our website for more information about the extensive program 🎉 HOW DO I GET TICKETS TO THE 'COUNTDOWN WITH COLOUR' EVENT AT TIVOLI DRIVE IN?
- Visit our website 🎉 HOW ACCESSIBLE ARE THESE EVENTS?
- The New Years Eve Fireworks Display can be seen from numerous viewing locations - including some residences' homes!
- Please check in with the individual event coordinators of the event you're interested in for further information on Accessibility from them. 🎉 DO I HAVE TO BE VACCINATED TO VISIT THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT RIPLEY, ROSEWOOD, IPSWICH CENTRAL AND SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL?
- COVID-19 restrictions are set to change significantly in Queensland, including Ipswich, from Friday 17 December 2021. On Tuesday 7 December 2021, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer released the Public Health and Social Measures Linked to Vaccination Status Direction under the Public Health Act 2005. Under this Direction you will not be required to be vaccinated to attend the fireworks displays a Ripley, Ipswich Central, Rosewood and Springfield Central as it is a free, non-ticketed outdoor community event. If viewing the Fireworks from a large, open public space, please keep socially distanced from other attendees, stay home if you're unwell and do not attend if you have visited a hotspot. Questions regarding mandatory vaccines should be directed to Queensland Health. Check the Queensland Health website for more information https://www.qld.gov.au/.../health.../coronavirus-covid-19.
- Please check in with the individual event coordinators of the event you're interested in for further information regarding their vaccination status requirements. 🎉 CAN I WATCH THE FIREWORKS FROM WITHIN THE ROSEWOOD OR IPSWICH SHOWGROUNDS?
- Both the Ipswich Showgrounds and Rosewood Showgrounds will be closed and unaccesible during the Fireworks displays. Visit or website for our advice on the best viewing locations. We also advise that any fur parents, safe guards their dogs or other animals who may fright during the display. For more information visit the link in our bio

💃 COUNTDOWN WITH COLOUR 💃 Ipswich Countdown

💃 COUNTDOWN WITH COLOUR 💃 Ipswich Countdown with Colour 2021 is an open-crowd festival celebrating New Year’s Eve. There are activities for the whole family to enjoy including a Monster truck show, amusement rides and sideshows, live music featuring SAVVY, ‘The Fabulous Lemon Drops’ and other homegorown performances, roving entertainers, kid’s activities, food to indulge in and market stalls. The night will conclude with a spectacular live fireworks display! 📅 Friday 31 December
⏰ 3pm - 9.30pm
🎟️ $7.50 – $30
📍 Tivoli Drive In, 50 Coal Road, Chuwar
👉 For more information click here: https://bit.ly/3sunjXA For more information and to view the full New Years Eve program visit https://bit.ly/3sunjXA #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🎆 LOOK TO THE SKY ON FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 🎆 R

🎆 LOOK TO THE SKY ON FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 🎆 Residents are encouraged to turn their heads towards the sky this New Year’s Eve! 😍
Fireworks will launch across the region at Ripley, Rosewood, Ipswich Central and Springfield Central at 9.00pm. The four fireworks locations have been chosen strategically in central locations where residents can view the displays from their home backyards or socially distanced in large, open public spaces nearby. Each of the fireworks displays has been specially designed to be visible to as many residents as possible, with only aerial shells, which will be shot high into the sky, being used. 🎆 Ripley residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Ripley Town Centre.
Best public viewing locations are Faye Carr Park – 1 Joy Chambers Cct, Ripley, Pebbles Park – 622 Ripley Rd, Ripley. 🎆 Rosewood residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Rosewood Showgrounds.
Best public viewing location is Tom Lenihan Park – 10 Bennett Street, Rosewood.
Please note: The showgrounds are not open to the public for viewing of the fireworks. 🎆 Ipswich Central residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above Ipswich Showgrounds.
Best public viewing location is Limestone Park – 42 Chermside Road, Ipswich.
Please note: The showgrounds are not open to the public for viewing of the fireworks. 🎆 Springfield Central residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Springfield Central Sporting Complex.
Best public viewing locations are Ovals C, D, E, F, G and H at the Springfield Central Sporting Complex – Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central.
Please note: The Netball Courts are closed for maintenance. If you are attending a New Year’s Eve event, please adhere to social distancing at all times and ensure you and your household group maintains a 1.5m distance from others. We also advise that any fur parents, safe guards their dogs or other animals who may fright during the display. For more information and to view the full New Years Eve program visit the link in our bio #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🎆 NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS 🎆 Celebrate th

🎆 NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS 🎆 Celebrate this New Years Eve in the City of Ipswich with the exciting events below. COUNTDOWN WITH COLOUR
Ipswich Countdown with Colour 2021 is an open-crowd festival celebrating New Year’s Eve. There are activities for the whole family to enjoy including a Monster truck show, amusement rides and sideshows, live music featuring SAVVY, ‘The Fabulous Lemon Drops’ and other homegorown performances, roving entertainers, kid’s activities, food to indulge in and market stalls. The night will conclude with a spectacular live fireworks display!
⏰ 3pm - 9.30pm
🎟️ $7.50 – $30
📍 Tivoli Drive In FIREWORKS
Residents are encouraged to turn their heads towards the sky this New Year’s Eve! Fireworks will launch across the region at Ripley, Rosewood, Ipswich Central and Springfield Central at 9.00 pm.
⏰ 9pm
🎟️ FREE
📍 Ripley, Rosewood, Ipswich Central and Springfield Central. Visit our website for the best viewing locations. WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU
There are plenty of fun events going on around the City!
Visit the website here for more information visit the link in our bio For more information and to view the full New Years Eve program visit the link in our bio #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS 🎄

🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS 🎄 The Ipswich Festivals team would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season. We look forward to seeing you on Friday 31 December for our spectacular New Years Eve fireworks. For more information and to view the full New Years Eve program please visit the link in our bio #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🙌 THANK YOU TO SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS 🙌 Th

🙌 THANK YOU TO SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS 🙌 The Christmas In Ipswich program could not be delivered without the generous support of our partners and the commitment from many volunteers across the community. We would like to make a special thank you to our partners; Ripley Town Centre, Slater and Gordon Lawyers, Energex, Stockland Providence, River 94.9, 9News Queensland, NGU Real Estate Ipswich, Event Cinemas Springfield, Choices Flooring by Mallets, Harvey Norman Booval, Premier Queensland and Pocket Retreats. To find out more information about our wonderful partners or would like to get in contact for 2022, please visit our website via the link in our bio ☃️ For more information and to view the full Christmas in Ipswich program visit ChristmasinIpswich.com.au or visit the link in our bio 🌟 #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🎄 GET IN QUICK 🎄 Sunday 19 December is our

🎄 GET IN QUICK 🎄 Sunday 19 December is our last night of St Nicholas Precinct! Make sure to come and visit before lights off at 9.30pm 🎉 For more information and to view the full Christmas in Ipswich program visit the link in our bio #christmasinipswich #ipswichfestivals #discoveripswich

🎅 SANTA ON TOUR - A SNAPSHOT 🎅 Santa on Tou

🎅 SANTA ON TOUR - A SNAPSHOT 🎅 Santa on Tour still has 3 days of touring to go! Make sure to visit Santa and his crew at a location near you! Locations and times for this weekend as as per the below FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER
Ipswich Central, Eastern Heights, Silkstone, Blackstone, Swanbank, Redbank Plains, Augustine Heights, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Collingwood Park, Riverview, Dinmore, Ebbw Vale, Bundamba, Booval.
⭐ 5.30pm – 6.00pm at Nicholas Street Precinct (Tulmur Place)
⭐ 6.00pm – 6.30pm at Westminster Warriors Soccer Club (Moreton Avenue)
⭐ 6.30pm – 7.00pm at Catherine Morgan Park
⭐ 7.00pm – 7.30pm at Orion Shopping Centre Playground
⭐ 7.30pm – 8.00pm at Springfield Central Sports Complex Netball Courts
⭐ 8.00pm – 8.30pm at Spring Lake Park SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER
Ipswich Central, Eastern Heights, Raceview, Flinders View, Ripley, South Ripley.
⭐ 5.30pm – 6.00pm at Nicholas Street Precinct (Tulmur Place)
⭐ 6.00pm – 6.30pm at Iron Bark Park
⭐ 6.30pm – 7.00pm at Faye Carr Park
⭐ 7.30pm – 8.00pm at 143 Wildey Street, Raceview SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER
Ipswich Central, North Ipswich, Tivoli, North Tivoli, Chuwar, Karalee, Barellan Point.
⭐ 5.30pm – 6.00pm at Nicholas Street Precinct (Tulmur Place)
⭐ 6.00pm – 6.30pm at Queens Park Playground (Merle Finimore Avenue)
⭐ 7.00pm – 7.30pm at Colleges Crossing
⭐ 7.30pm – 8.00pm at Joseph Brady Park
⭐ 8.00pm – 8.30pm at Moreton Family Park
⭐ 9.00pm – 9.30pm at Timothy Molony Park (Elizabeth Street) For more information and to view the full Christmas in Ipswich program visit the link in our bio #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🎄 ST NICHOLAS PRECINCT - A SNAPSHOT 🎄 You s

🎄 ST NICHOLAS PRECINCT - A SNAPSHOT 🎄 You still have 5 nights to visit the St Nicholas Precinct! The precinct will will evoke the spirit of the season with a spectacular lighting installation. Make sure too gather your family and friends to experience live entertainment, movies and festive food. For more information and to view the full Christmas in Ipswich program visit https://bit.ly/3xhDBn1 #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

🎆 LOOK TO THE SKY ON FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 🎆 R

🎆 LOOK TO THE SKY ON FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 🎆 Residents are encouraged to turn their heads towards the sky this New Year’s Eve! 😍
Fireworks will launch across the region at Ripley, Rosewood, Ipswich Central and Springfield Central at 9.00pm. The four fireworks locations have been chosen strategically in central locations where residents can view the displays from their home backyards or socially distanced in large, open public spaces nearby. Each of the fireworks displays has been specially designed to be visible to as many residents as possible, with only aerial shells, which will be shot high into the sky, being used. 🎆 Ripley residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Ripley Town Centre.
Best public viewing locations are Faye Carr Park – 1 Joy Chambers Cct, Ripley, Pebbles Park – 622 Ripley Rd, Ripley. 🎆 Rosewood residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Rosewood Showgrounds.
Best public viewing location is Tom Lenihan Park – 10 Bennett Street, Rosewood. 🎆 Ipswich Central residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above Ipswich Showgrounds.
Best public viewing location is Limestone Park – 42 Chermside Road, Ipswich. 🎆 Springfield Central residents, look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Springfield Central Sporting Complex.
Best public viewing locations are Ovals C, D, E, F, G and H at the Springfield Central Sporting Complex – Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central. If you are attending a New Year’s Eve event, please adhere to social distancing at all times and ensure you and your household group maintains a 1.5m distance from others. For more information and to view the full Christmas in Ipswich program visit ChristmasinIpswich.com.au via the link in our bio #christmasinipswich #discoveripswich #ipswichfestivals

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