Wyndham’s free Park Lounge event is set to return to Kelly Park this summer on Saturday, February 3 as part of Melbourne’s annual Midsumma Festival.
Celebrating queer culture and expression, Park Lounge will feature a new line-up of LGBTQIA+ performances, dance, drag, live music and theatre hosted by Indigenous queer performer, 2JOOCEE.
Wyndham councillor Marcel Mahfoud encouraged residents to enjoy this much-loved, Midsumma tradition.
“Park Lounge is a joyful and inclusive event – where dancing is encouraged and everyone is welcome,” Cr Mahfoud said.
“This year’s event will feature a fantastic stage program, including trail-blazing soul sisters, The Merindas, the fierce and fabulous Cerulean, the Bollywood stylings of Sapphire Dance and a re-imagining of ballroom dance by The House of Diesel.
“Crowd favourites The Huxley’s will return, featuring Simone Page Jones and Play Date (Turtle and Sugar) by All The Queens Men is a dance party for children and families.”
Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and grab some dinner from the onsite food trucks or enjoy an early dinner at a local restaurant in Werribee before the event.
The event starts at 6pm and runs to 1pm.
It’s one of a number of Midsumma events that will be held in Wyndham and Melbourne’s west during the festival.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/parklounge
