Chief Minister, Andrew Barr has announced that Canberra’s and Australia’s biggest celebration of Spring – Floriade – is to be blooming in Commonwealth Park again this year, with the festival in full fun from 17 September to 16 October.
According to Mr Barr, until the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in to the national capital, Floriade attracted almost half a million people to the ACT each year, supporting local jobs in the tourism industry and delivering a significant boost to Canberra’s visitor economy.
Mr Barr said it will be an excitement to welcome the much loved festival home.
“Supporting Canberra’s major events calendar (Floriade) is a critical part of the ACT Government’s economic recovery plan,” Mr Barr said.
He said the Government was looking to create and protect 250,000 local jobs by 2025.
“The theme this year is the Sounds of Spring,” the Chief Minister said.
“On display will be over one million blooms, spread through the gardens to the soundtrack of atmospheric instrumentals, classical and contemporary tunes,” he said.
“Floriade 2022 promises a month-long festival filled with entertainment and recreational activities celebrating all things flowers, food and gardens.”
Mr Barr said visitors can expect to experience a diverse program of music, cultural celebrations, food and wine, horticultural workshops, market traders, artistic displays, entertainment and more.
“NightFest will also return for this year,” Mr Barr said, “over four nights, with revamped program of after dark entertainment and horticultural illuminations,” he said.
More information about Floriade 2022 can be accessed at this PS News link.
