Bluewater Quay to welcome a porous guest from under the sea

SpongeBob SquarePants, along with his pink starfish friend Patrick, will be performing at the New Year’s Eve River Party.

The duo will be putting on two exciting stage shows and will also be available for a meet and greet.

The New Year’s Eve River Party will run from 6pm to 9pm and will also feature the blissful melodies of local songstress Tiffany Grace and the soulful folk ballads of singer Matt Tandy.

Deputy Mayor Karen May said the River Party was a wonderful family-friendly event that offered plenty of kids’ amusements, free face painting, food and market stalls.

“We also have the 9pm Key Solutions Group family fireworks display, which is always popular amongst those with children who like to see the year out with a bang before midnight,” Cr May said.

“This is a really lovely event that combines local musicians, spectacular fireworks, plenty of local food vendors and some family-friendly entertainment,” she said.

“The Mackay Festivals team do a lot of work over the holiday period to ensure everyone has a great time and they always go above and beyond.”

Festival and Events coordinator Sarah Porter said the River Party would also feature the traditional midnight fireworks display for those kicking on in the City Centre.

“The Bluewater Quay is a great venue to enjoy the last night of 2022 and Matt and Tiffany will create a really chilled vibe that’s perfect for families,” Ms Porter said. For more information, including a full list of food vendors, head to themecc.com.au/festivals

Entertainment Schedule

6pm - Welcome to Country
6.05pm - Mayor Welcome
6.15pm - SpongeBob Square Pants (show 1)
6.45pm - Tiffany Grace
7.15pm - SpongeBob Square Pants (meet and greet)
7.40pm - Matt Tandy
8.35pm - SpongeBob Square Pants (show 2)
9pm - Fireworks
12am - Fireworks

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