Transform yourself in the Fremantle Festival parade (WA)

THIS year’s Fremantle Festival is more than meets the eye – and with the Lotterywest Street Parade less than four months away, organisers are on the hunt for community groups and organisations to TRANSFORM the streets. The call is out to anyone and everyone to make the November 16 parade bigger and better than ever before, using the festival theme of “transform”. Whether it’s a funky float, groovy group, trendy transport or some other hip’n’happening suggestion, people are invited to be inspired and, most of all, be involved. City of Fremantle Festival & Events Officer Siobhan Wood said the Lotterywest Street Parade – regarded as the pinnacle of the festival – is a significant way for Fremantle to come out in force to celebrate its diversity. “It’s a major drawcard that attracts a huge crowd every year,” she said. “We want the 2008 parade to come to life with people really inspired by how Fremantle is transforming in so many ways. “This is a chance to celebrate the transformation the city has undergone since the first festival in 1905 while also showing off various visions of Fremantle in the future. “We’re looking for music, singing, instruments, performance, colour, movement and more to really bring the parade to life – and we want to make sure it’s as vibrant as ever, embracing the transform theme. “The Lotterywest Street Parade is a real chance to transform yourself and be part of Fremantle’s largest celebration of everything that’s joyful and quirky about our port city and community.” For more information, contact the Festivals & Events team on 9432 9728 or visit www.fremantlefestivals.com