Streets Alive and Parade Day

Next date: Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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Celebrate as a community at the Streets Alive and Parade Day in the Blacktown CBD. It’s the city’s biggest community festival of the year.

Music, colour, food, dance, and entertainment will take over the streets for everyone to enjoy in addition to free amusement rides, arts and crafts, and market stalls. There will also be free activities like: airbrush tattoos, petting zoo, lawn games and rock climbing.

The street parade will travel through the CBD at 11 am, showcasing Blacktown’s multiculturalism, history, emergency services and local groups. Come along, show support, and engage with other members of our wonderful Blacktown City community. 

Stage Programs

Stage One (1) Campbell Street

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Stage Two (2) Main Stage - Warrick Lane

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Stage Three (3) Acoustic Stage - Main Street

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Stage Four (4) Station Car Park

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Stage Five (5) - Civic Plaza

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Parade List

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Frequently asked questions

Where do i park? 

Parking is available at Warrick Lane, Colo lane and Kmart Car parks. 

Can I bring alcohol onsite?

Alcohol is not permitted.

Is there first aid onsite?

Yes, St Johns is located throughout the city. If you need first aid please alert one of our event staff in an orange high-vis shirt.  

Is the event free to enter? 

Yes. 

Are there fireworks? 

No this event does not have fireworks.  

Is there accessible parking onsite?

Accessible parking is located all car parks around the city.

Traffic Notification

Notice is given that the following temporary road closures and altered traffic conditions will apply on Saturday, 31 May 2025.

Kmart Car Park Closure

Section of K-Mart car park will be closed from approximately 8pm Friday 30 May 2025 until 1pm Saturday 31 May 2025, for festival set up and parade marshalling. No entry or exit will be permitted during the above period.

Full Day Closures  - 4.00am to 6.00pm

 

Campbell Street

 

Full Length

 

Civic Lane

 

Full Length

 

Cobb Lane

 

Full Length

 

Colo Lane

 

North of Kelso Lane

 

David Lane

 

Full Length

 

Flushcombe Road

 

Main Street to Alpha Street

 

Kildare Road

 

Balmoral Street to Main Street (limited access to taxis, businesses & residents only)

 

Main Street

 

Patrick Street to Sunnyholt Road/Newton Road

 

Warrick Lane

 

After Warrick Lane Car park entry

 

Westfield Place

 

Full Length

 

Additional Closures for Parade From 10.30 am to 12.30pm

Road closures will commence within the Blacktown CBD from around 10.30am. Roads will progressively be closed and then re-opened, at the conclusion of the parade. Roads affected include: 

 

 

Alpha Street

 

Flushcombe Road to roundabout at the Westpoint Access

 

Flushcombe Road

 

From Alpha Street to K-Mart Car Park Driveway Access

 

Parade Details

The participants will marshal in the K-Mart car park prior to the commencement of the parade. The parade is scheduled to enter Flushcombe Road at 11.00am, then travel via Flushcombe Road, Main Street, Campbell Street, through the Civic Centre Car Park to Flushcombe Road, and finishing in K-Mart Car Park.

 

Detour Routes

5am - 6pm

Please use Newton Road, Balmoral Street, Third Avenue and Sunnyholt Road to detour around the CBD road closures.

Bus Services

Services throughout the day remain as normal other than Busways Route 721 (to the hospital).

Busways service shuttle bus 720 and 721 which normally travels via Campbell Street will detour via Newton Road and will pick up in Newton Road outside K mart car park, if hailed.

Train Services

Train services will operate as per normal City Rail timetable.

Taxi Services

Existing taxi ranks in Main Street near the Railway Station access will operate throughout the day as usual. Taxi access to and from the Blacktown Workers Club will be possible via Colo Lane, through the Workers Club Car Park and out Campbell Street (southbound) from 9am.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.  

For further information, contact Council’s Traffic Section on 5300 6000. 

 

Parking

There is unrestricted parking is available at the following locations on the day:

  • Colo Lane Carpark
  • Warrick Lane Carpark
  • Kmart Carpark- Alpha Street
  • Max Webber Library Carpark

 

 

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When

  • Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Blacktown CBD, Main Street, Blacktown, 2148, View Map

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