Thursday, January 2, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

AYR QUEEN STREET FEST SPARKLES IN RAIN

Despite the heavy downpour prior to the Ayr Queen Street Festival, spirits weren’t dampened any as local revellers lapped up the night time activities. While the rain persisted throughout the evening, several of the kids (and some adults) used the opportunity to dance in the blocked off street as they welcomed the teeming rainfall.
 
Several of the highlights ranged from a visit by Santa, who was busy walking the streets and having photos taken. He even managed to stay dry as he conducted the Burdekin Singers from the side of the footpath. Food stalls proved popular with their vast array of local fare, while Burdekin Christian College brother and sister singing sensation, Sioeli and Seinimli Ma’u showcased their prodigious talent to the delight of onlookers, who passed comment on their beautiful, soulful voices.

The rains got heavier as the night wore on, which only elevated the joy on people’s faces who did their best to stay dry but accepted they’d get wet anyway and rolled with it. Nothing was going to diminish the festival’s upbeat mood.

Ekob (8), Eva (6), Marlyna (10) and mum, Samantha Sagigi, savouring fairy floss

Find more images at: https://www.burdekinlife.com/social-pics/ayr-queen-street-fest-sparkles-in-rain

In other news