Come to Parramatta this Australia Day long weekend to enjoy two spectacular hot air balloon events in one location. Plus free family activities, entertainment, a BBQ Zone and more. Free entry!
BALLOON GLOW
- Parramatta Park, Cattle Paddock
- Saturday 25 January, 4pm – 9pm
Get ready for a spectacular sight on Saturday 25 January, as Balloon Glow takes off in Parramatta Park! This evening event features a stunning hot air balloon illumination display, live music, family activities, amusement rides and more.
BALLOON BREAKFAST
- Parramatta Park, Cattle Paddock
- Sunday 26 January, 6am – 11am
Bring your friends and family to Parramatta Park on Australia Day to see the hot air balloons soaring while enjoying live music and entertainment, activities for the whole family plus yummy BBQ breakfast food. Running from 6am until 11am, this is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house for a fun morning outdoors.
Get ready for the ultimate BBQ experience at the BlackBear BBQ Zone at our Get Up & Glow events! Join BBQ legends Scott “Chop” McCoy and Carolina Smoke’s founder Nick Rogers for interactive demos, quick tips and tricks to perfect your US-style BBQ at home.
These events are held in the beautiful Parramatta Park, a wonderful place to sit and relax, get active, or explore our history. While we gather as a community in Parramatta Park, honour the incredible 65,000+ year heritage of our First Nations people.
Find out more: atparramatta.com/australia-day-2025
