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22 FEB 2025

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

The 43nd Annual TAC Pako Festa STREET Parade

From 11am | Along Pakington Street BTW Waratah & Autumn Street

Pakington Street will transform into a marching, dancing, singing procession of diverse performers from around the world, and just around the corner. Supported by TAC and Broadcast live on 94.7 The Pulse.

UNIFIED TECHNOLOGY CARMEN MIRANDA BAR

From 12:00pm | Albert Street Car Park

Relax with a drink in the licensed Unified Technology Carmen Miranda Bar and visit the Cultura Global Food Stall for tasty food and their signature Dutch Poffertjes and why not try our signature Pako Festa Cocktail.

This is a great space to enjoy a diversity of dance, song and live entertainment on the Cultura Stage from 12:30pm-5pm.

PAKO FESTA GLOBAL CRAFT MARKET

12:00pm-5.00pm | West Town Hall (indoors)

Returning in 2025 is the Global Craft Market inside the West Town Hall open from 12.00pm on the day through to 5pm.

ADROIT INSURANCE AND RISK CHILL OUT ZONE

11.30am-5pm | Hope Street Parking Bay

A great place to sit, dine, and soak up the Pako vibes. From 12.30pm the Geelong Arts Centre Stage kicks off with a diverse line up of music. Families are welcome to enjoy a great selection of food while Austin’s Wines pop up bar will be ready to quench your thirst.

GEELONG WEST PARK

9am-5pm | Southern End of Pakington Street Corner Pakington & Autumn Streets

The Park will be bustling with global food stalls and interactive activities. The Gordon Stage kicks off at 12.30pm and is jam packed with entertainment for the entire family. Geelong West Neighbourhood House will be hosting children’s activities, art displays and a great spot to rest from 12-3pm.

Here you will also find the TAC’s Booster Tag activation, where you can expect fun, family-friendly activities and bonus education and safety advice around children’s car booster seats.

BARWON WATER CHILL OUT ZONE

9am -5pm | Carpark Area corner of Pakington Street and O’Connell Street

Come on down and visit the Barwon Water Team in the Chill Out Zone, it’s a great place to sit and dine on the amazing food you have purchased along the street. There will be free drinking water, family-friendly activities, giveaways and useful information on offer for those wanting to take a rest. Mackillop Family Services located in this Zone will be inviting you to participate in an interactive creative activity including a photo booth.

NORTHERN END OF PAKINGTON STREET

12pm-5pm | From Waratah to Waterloo Streets

At the Northern end of Pakington Street visit the newly completed Geelong West Presbyterian Church to chill out and rehydrate. There will be free activity for the kids, a game space and live music in the forecourt.

Don’t miss the SES and Fire Rescue Victoria HUB to learn about general safety and free activities for children. To get the children active check out the Sporting Zone; Barwon AFL and guests will be there to teach you some tricks of the trade and connect you to your next sporting club. Finally don’t miss The Petrel Hotel Stage and bar area which is a great spot to soak up the vibes in the sun.