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HEAVY rain of recent days has forced the postponement of Haig Park’s 100th anniversary party which had been planned for Saturday.
Organisers inspected the park this morning after heavy rainfall overnight and declared the event unfeasible due to waterlogged and muddy ground.
The celebration is now scheduled for February 3 with a party featuring all-ages activities, market stalls and entertainment.
Associate Professor Cathy Hope, from the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Arts and Design, says the 100th birthday party will be an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the strong community effort to revitalise the park.
“Haig Park has become a place for all Canberrans – whether you are going to the markets, walking your dog, reading under a tree or having a picnic with friends,” Dr Hope said.
“This evolution has been achieved through community-led art, music, dance and play activities, which have created immersive experiences and enabled people to see the park in a different way.”
Haig Park Turns 100: Let’s Party, February 3.
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