LeedyPalooza – where Leederville opens its doors and stops traffic begins this week and the inner-city suburbs celebrates food, culture and community.
After the runaway success of last year’s LeedyPalooza events, Leederville Connect along with the City of Vincent once again combine to create the ultimate Leederville experience. With nine separate events planned for February, Leederville is set to shine as a venue for music, food, entertainment and culture.
Newcastle Street, near the Oxford Street intersection, will remain closed for the duration of the LeedyPalooza event opening it up to create a Village Square atmosphere.
Emma Cole, the Mayor of the City of Vincent, said it was an exciting time for the local community.
“Leedypalooza is an award-winning, whimsical and wildy fun adventure in Leederville, and we are so excited to welcome this back again,” Mayor Cole said.
“Vincent will be supporting the events with road closures, so people and local traders can spill out on the streets. Leederville is the place to be this February! Please come join us.”
On Sunday 10 February 2019 is Unfair Day: The best worst family street fair. Ever thought a lucky dip was just too lucky or that a fortune cookie was a little too kind? Try out the Unfair Day unlucky dip and crack open a misfortune cookie- LeedyPalooza is turning the iconic street fair on its head and mixing it up LeedyPalooza style.
The party continues at LeedyPalooza on Sunday 17 February with Dancin’ in the Street. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes, and if dancing is not your thing, come on down and watch the ultimate dance off show down! No matter what your moves are like, LeedyPalooza invites you to dance with the family, a bunch of friends or encourages you simply to come solo to wow the spectators!
Plus there’s Latin Fiesta on Friday 8 February from 6-10pm where you can immerse yourself in a night of Latin American culture and join the ultimate street party. On Saturday 9th February the annual Block party will be filled with DJs, MCs and B Boys and B Girls.
On Wednesday 13 February Leederville’s famous Long Table Dinner is back so you can dine under the stars to delight your senses While for Valentine’s Day on February 14th there’ll be Leedy L’Amour, romance is alive on the streets of Leederville, with a nod to streets of Venice, roving minstrels, pop-up opera and Italian theatre
The ever-popular Funk Club will present The Hustle on Friday 15 February from 6-10pm – bringing a disco inferno to the streets with a show of hot stuff unlike any other, featuring live music, DJs, and Perth faves The Funk Train
On Saturday 16 February from 2-5.30pm – experience an exotic mix traditional and contemporary indigenous and non-indigenous music as we celebrate the Noongar Summer season of Bunuru
Later that night head to the Saturday Night Fish Fry from 6-10pm, to get down to the rhythms of hot brass and New Orleans flavours with Junkadelic Brass Band and Bambuseae Rhythm Section
LeedyPalooza is proudly presented by the City of Vincent and Leederville Connect and supported by WA Housing, Lotterywest, Synergy and Channel 9 and premium community media partner, Community Newspapers.
All LeedyPalooza events are free with the exception of Long Table Dinner. Tickets for this can be obtained from Eventbrite.
Source: Media Release, stock image
