SUMMER street will be closed to traffic for a time on Monday as the NAIDOC Week march snakes its way towards Robertson Park.
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Thousands of residents will assemble in Sale Street at 9.45am on Monday before commencing the annual Indigenous pride march down the city’s main thoroughfare at 10.20am.
There will then be a ceremony conducted at the park.
MAP: Where the march will take place …
No vehicles will be permitted access to Summer Street before or during these times, and motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and follow the directed detours.
The march follows a big weekend to kickstart the city’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.
On Friday the Orange Aboriginal medical Service held and open day, which was followed on Saturday by an activities and exhibition afternoon at Orange Regional Gallery.
On Sunday, hundreds of people descended on Northcourt for a family fun day, which featured music, a free barbecue and a jumping castle among its attractions.
Among the Week’s remaining highlights is the NAI-ROC School Esiteddfod at Orange Function centre on Wednesday, and Saturday evening’s community awards night at Orange Ex-Services’ Club.
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