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Cromwell Fireworks and Street Party success

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Aimee Wilson

23 October 2023, 4:30 PM

Cromwell Fireworks and Street Party successThe Cromwell Fireworks and Street Party returned last weekend, attracting a large crowd of people. PHOTO: Tanya Dennis

Entertainers of all ages and an array of ethnic-style street food all made for another successful street party in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct on Sunday afternoon.


Organised by the Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group (CDPG), the Fireworks and Street Party, with a multicultural twist, marked the beginning of spring and summer and attracted a huge crowd of both locals and visitors in town for the long weekend.



New to the event this year was the Culture Corner - proudly supported by Cromwell Newcomers, featuring ethnic dancers, which was a strong drawcard.


Sharon Smid from Cromwell Newcomers said it was exciting to be part of the event this year and to see it as the seed from which to grow.


“Having involvement from some of our community groups, it better reflects the rich cultural fabric that is now Cromwell. We can only grow from this - it's very exciting.”


People starting to gather for the popular Cromwell Fireworks and Street Party on Sunday. PHOTO: Supplied


CDPG marketing and communications manager Tanya Dennis said it was lovely to experience the connection between visitors and locals alike, across different age groups and cultures.


“We are a changing community and the new multicultural element brings a platform for them to connect with us.”



Cromwell has held a fireworks display annually in some shape or form for about 20 years, and several years ago the CDPG made it into a more formal event, in the heritage precinct.


Labour Weekend also marks the beginning of the weekly Farmers Market, and Tanya said Old Cromwell “was abuzz with people out and about from sunrise to sunset.”