Mount Gambier set to ring in 2025

New Year’s Eve community celebrations will return to the Mount Gambier calendar this year thanks to the efforts of a reinvigorated Mount Gambier Community Events Management Inc committee.

Fireworks will once again grace the Mount Gambier skies on December 31 as the event, to be held at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds, after a lack of volunteers saw the cancellation of the 2023 event.

The family-friendly event will run from 6pm to midnight with fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.

The event will also include activities for all ages, including live performances, attractions and local mobile caterers.

The entry fee will cover all entertainment and activity outside of the onsite catering.

Committee president Ross Muir was thrilled to be able to confirm the return of the popular celebration.

“New Year’s Eve is an event which connects a community across cultures and religions,” Mt Moir said. “Events like these are the social side of society and important parts of the community calendar.

“The committee is still very new to this and learning as we go, but the event is coming together.”

“We’re still looking for sponsors and exploring grant opportunities in the new financial year, but in the meantime we’re fundraising directly through events, like our recent Christmas in July Karaoke at Metro and barbecues at Bunnings.”

The committee will also be earning community support with bingo at the RSL on September 13 and more Bunnings barbecues over the October long weekend.

“At an upcoming meeting we will be reviewing our entertainment lineup, so if you’re a local entertainer interested in joining in, get in touch,” Mr Moir said. “We’ve already got a couple, but we would love to be able to provide a range of entertainment, so if you can provide a sample of your work and contact info, we’d love to consider you.

“The committee is grateful for the financial support we have received so far.”

Community Bank Mount Gambier & District; the South Australian Government, as well as other sponsors, including Kimberly-Clark, Equipt Mobility, Tony Pasin MP, WIN TV, the City of Mount Gambier and the District Council of Grant, have already dug deep to providing funding for the

The Mount Gambier Zombie Walk has also chosen to support the New Year’s Eve event this year.

The committee is also looking for expressions of interest from any volunteers who wish to help during the event itself, especially helping prepare and pack up.

For more information, contact the committee at [email protected] or check out the Facebook page.