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Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Event Calendar

Cairns and Tropical North Queensland are home to some of Australia's greatest events and festivals. Choose from cultural festivals, sporting competitions, art exhibits, music festivals and community events - all scattered around the diverse region of Tropical North Queensland. Browse events in the List View, or see what's on this month.

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Australia Day Celebrations on the Esplanade

The biggest and best celebrations can be found on the Cairns Esplanade with BBQ, fun games and activities for the kids and live free music for the adults.  For those who want to make a full day of it, stay and enjoy the free movie at sunset.

from noon
Enjoy a BBQ by the Lagoon
Shoot hoops with the Cairns Taipans
Win great prizes in the annual Zoolander Thong Throwing Competition
Face painting, jumping castle, sand art, hold a baby croc and more

from 3PM
Cooked in Cairns presents live and local entertainment including
Carinda Christie and 4 in a Groove

from 7PM
Settle in under the big marquee for a special screening of the Aussie family favourite Red Dog (PG)

Free

Event Details
Date: 26 January 2013
Time: 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Where is it?
The Esplanade
Cairns, 4870
QLD

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07 4044 3715
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