The Floriade festival organisers have released a spring-inspired program for this year’s reimagined celebration which will see the annual event move from its traditional home in Commonwealth Park to bloom across Canberra’s suburbs.
The Floriade: Reimagined horticultural team and more than 90 community groups have planted blooms across the city to enable the community to connect safely while public health restrictions were in place.
A million bulbs and annuals are expected to create a tulip trail through the ACT’s suburbs and city the organisers said, with this year’s festival including a program of Floriade experiences, which can be experienced both virtually and in-person.
From 12 September to 11 October, Floriade fans will be able to enjoy a limited number of live events as well as on-demand virtual experiences to keep gardens green and minds inspired.
Chief Minister and Minister for Tourism and Special Events, Andrew Barr said the reimagined event would be critically important to many local businesses.
“Many hospitality and tourism businesses have been hit hard by the summer bushfires and COVID-19,” Mr Barr said.
“This year’s event is a great opportunity for Canberrans to get out and support local businesses right across the city,” he said.
“This year’s festival not only marks flowers blooming to life after their winter hibernation, but also celebrates the community spirit and resilience that Canberrans continue to display.”
Mr Barr reminded Canberrans eager to explore the tulip trail to ensure they complied with physical distancing regulations and public health directions while viewing the blooms.
The full Floriade: Reimagined program can be accessed at this PS News link.
