The iconic Redcliffe Jetty will play host to its namesake celebration this month, with the Redcliffe Festival's Jetty Fiesta set to bring the pier to life on Saturday 10th September.
Held on the final weekend of the Redcliffe Festival, the family-friendly street party boasts a variety of entertainment including stage shows, roving performers and musical guests, climaxing with the biggest fireworks display in the Moreton Bay Region.
CEO of Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism Shane Newcombe says the Redcliffe Festival was experiencing great success, but the plan was to make it even bigger.
We wanted to continue activating different areas of the Peninsula to showcase to visitors, he says.
Jetty Fiesta was conceived to deliver yet another free event aimed at bringing Redcliffe Parade to life with a fantastic family-friendly street party.
It's just great to see the local community and region visitors get behind this event - last year we had so many happy faces wandering Redcliffe Parade.
Shane says there are a lot of festive inclusions this year, all showcasing a spectacular island theme.
Highlighting island culture and entertainment, there will be an exciting fire and drumming show, Heilani dancers and the Macaw Bird Pop Up Experience, where guests can have photos taken with the exotic birds, he says.
Also, the fireworks will, for the first time, span the length of the entire jetty ' a very exciting prospect.
Shane says the Bay of Boats is another new initiative this year.
We are inviting boat owners to drop anchor in the water and experience the fireworks from the best seat in town, he says.
We want boat owners to dress their vessels in fairy and solar lights to light up the bay - it will look amazing from the shore.
One of the highlights of the event is the Saturday evening fireworks and laser show.
The Jetty Fiesta fireworks have built up a bit of a reputation and received a great reception in 2015, Shane says.
The jet ski fireworks were particularly popular last year, so they are back again this year, and we've also added a few extra treats to ensure this year's fireworks outdo last years.
Jetty Fiesta - Tropicale
Saturday 10th September
3pm - 9pm
For more information visit
redcliffefestival.com.au