South Perth Carnivale

Wow, what a finish to the Fiesta. Sunday was magnificent. Fifteen thousand people, stalls, dancers, hot rod cars, food, jewellery, food, art works and food. A fun day from the same crew that put together Australia Day in South Perth.

The day began with the Esther Foundation Fun Run, featured so many people having fun and a good crowd around the South Perth Vision stand, where everyone got to have their say about how the City could look and feel in 2030.

At sunset the Mayor and local residents opened the new community stairs at Salter Point. Built between Lyndon Lewis, a local resident, and the Council, the steps provide safe access to the beautiful shoreline walk on the Canning River. What a community we live in!

The stairs are now known as Lyndon's Ladder. I will be using them on my next walk. See you there.

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We're Only Here for a Short Time, Sing as Much as You Can

What a wonderful evening in South Perth yesterday. Ian Moss, of Cold Chisel fame, entertained several thousand people at the City of South Perth free concert on the foreshore. With one of Perth's finest sunsets over his shoulder, Mossy kept families young and old entertained for twice as long as was planned. As he ended on the classic Chisel number, Back in Bow River, spectacular fireworks sprung into the sky over the Swan River.

The quote above, "We're Only Here for a Short Time, Sing as Much as You Can" was the opening statement and set the tone for the evening. That's not a bad philosophy for life either I think. Surrounded as we are by big issues of Global Warming, Council amalgamations, the Debt crisis, urban density and environmental issues and numerous weighty matters, a taste of music helps us keep our balance.

Arranged by the City's very organised events team and paid for by sponsors including Healthways, Como IGA, Waterford Plaza, Karalee Tavern, Cygnet Theatre and others, the event provided a friendly occasion to just enjoy being alive in South Perth.

For the next fifteen days South Perth Fiesta will showcase the best of the City. You can click here for a program of events. Highlights will include the Esther Foundation Fun Run and South Perth Carnivale on Sunday 29th March. I am going to enjoy the run, so please come and join us. See you there!