A free community event in Geelong West will celebrate the shortest day of the year this weekend.
Geelong West Neighbourhood House will host the event from 5.30pm to 7pm on Sunday, four days before the actual date of this year’s solstice on 21 June.
Everyone was welcome to join the celebration, the neighbourhood house said.
“This is a time that traditionally acknowledges the shortest day of daylight in the southern hemisphere.
“Bring a rug and your lanterns, enjoy a hot chocolate and join us for a family friendly, amazing and memorable celebration of music, colour and light in the beautiful West Memorial Park in Geelong West.”
The event would feature a parade around the park with drummers and artists along with “interactive drum and hoop sessions around a fire pit”, the house said.
Hot chocolate and marshmallows would be available for a gold coin.
The house was staging the solstice celebration with the sponsorship of Hodges Real Estate.
More information is available at gwng.org.au.
