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Wed, 24 November – 7.30pm till 8.30pm: Convention Centre Forecourt, Darling Harbour Darling Harbour Christmas Tree Lighting
60.000 lights, 700 mirror balls and 100 rainbow reflectors and active pyrotechnic decorations will accompany the lighting of the most dazzling 17 metre-tall Christmas tree in the Southern Hemisphere.
ENTRY: free Thu, 25 November – 6pm till 8.30pm: Martin Place CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & CHILDREN’S CONCERT
Christmas concert and giant tree lighting ceremony celebrate the beginning of the festive season.
ENTRY: free Fri, 26 November – 5.30am till 3.00pm: First Fleet Park, Circular Quay WORLD’S BIGGEST RISOTTO
To celebrate the United Nations 2004 International Year of Rice, a giant risotto will be served to hungry spectators from 12 midday with live entertainment. More on www.rga.org.au .
ENTRY: free Fri, 26 November – 1pm: Royal Botanical Gardens, Visitor Information Area in the Palm Grove Centre FREE LUNCHTIME TOUR
40 minute long discover tour through the Botanical Garden.
ENTRY: free Fri, 3 December – 6.30pm to 8.30pm: Alexandria Park, Alexandria Twilight Christmas concert.
ENTRY: free Sat/Sun, 11 and 12 December – 11am to 11pm: Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross REDISCOVER KINGS CROSS STREET FESTIVAL
King Cross will hav e a spectacular burst of energy. Darlinghurst Road will be transformed into a giant café with street stalls and free entertainment. Two stages will feature live music and DJs.
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