You're invited to a party 150 years in the making!

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Wallsend is turning 150 years old, and you're invited to help celebrate!

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In honour of this milestone anniversary, City of Newcastle, in partnership with the Wallsend community, will host a free community event and street festival from 1pm to 6pm on Saturday, 17 August.

Set to be the area's hallmark event of the year, the 150th celebrations offer an opportunity to proudly showcase Wallsend's rich history and culture within the modern town centre through a range of vibrant entertainment options and activities for locals and visitors alike.

Wallsend was once a mining colony that supported around 7500 workers and their families. The local coal was some of the best in Australia and played a significant role in the development of Newcastle as a port city. Since then, the suburb has become a vibrant home to a unique and close-knit community, emerging as a multicultural hub that attracts young families from all over the world.

The Wallsend 150 Community Fun Day will be a family-friendly event featuring local talent and displays, rides, food, music, dance, performances, and stalls. The theme will be inclusivity and belonging.

Credit: Salty Dingo

There will be a range of entertainment and immersive activities on offer, including roving performances, musical acts, interactive craft and play for toddlers, cultural workshops, light and image projections and “UP and UP” art workshops at Wallsend Skate Park.

Visitors will be able to step back in time and into a photo booth wearing historical dress and when the sun goes down, Wallsend's rich history will be projected onto buildings through a collection of digitised photographs.

The lineup on the main stage includes performances by the Under Construction Mental Health Community Choir, local singer/ songwriter Cherelle, the Blue Sapphire Chinese Dancers, Samba Frog, Deya Flamenco, and more to be announced.

Up to 2,000 event attendees are expected, so Nelson Street will be closed from Cowper Street to Boscowan Street from 9am until 9pm on the day of the event.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great time out in historic Wallsend. Visit www.whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/wallsend150 for more information. This event is supported through the NSW Government's Vibrant Streets Program.