Community Parade
Orange Blossom Festival Street Parade Returns to Rouse Hill Town Centre
Click here to view the Social Story for this event developed to assist people with a disability
Saturday 21 September 2024 - 11am - 4pm at Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rouse Hill
The much-loved Orange Blossom Festival (OBF) is the largest annual event in The Hills and this year sees the return of the OBF Parade at Rouse Hill Town Centre on Saturday 21 September.
Residents, visitors and foodies alike are invited to enjoy the carnival atmosphere for a fun day out for the whole family.
Wackadoo!
BLUEY TM and BLUEY character logos TM & © Ludo Studio Pty Ltd 2018
Bluey and her little sister Bingo will be joining the parade on Main Street at Rouse Hill Town Centre on Saturday, 21 September.
Afterwards come and see everyone’s favourite Heelers in person for smiles, photos and plenty of flossing of course!
Catch this adorable duo and their friends on the Town Square Stage for two Live Interactive Experiences at 12pm and 1pm.
Get ready to play Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite Heeler duo.
OBF Parade Event from 11am - 4pm
The iconic OBF parade returns to Rouse Hill Town Centre, even bigger and better than last year.
With more community groups, performers and activations including:
- The Hills Council tent featuring Council Services, Information and Giveaways
- Stage with community entertainment
- Roving Performers
- Bluey and her little sister Bingo
- Free entertainment including face painting and a potting workshop
- This year we will also include a sensory space in the Secret Garden.
On the Main Stage
Times are subject to change
11:35am: Mayoral Official Welcome
11:40am: Caper School of Performing Arts
12pm: Bluey Live Show
12:25pm: Base 181 Studios
12:40pm: Jigsaw Dance Studio
12:50pm: The Stage Door Performing Arts
1pm: Bluey Live Show
1:25pm: Sister2Sister School of Singing
1:45pm: Ironbark Ridge Public School
2pm: Australian Performing Arts College - APAC
2:15pm: Sonic Performance and Production
2:25pm: Sydney Youth Musical Theatre Company
2:35pm: Instyle Performing Arts
2:45pm: Sydney iDance Studio
3pm: Tiny Toes Ballet
3:15pm: School of Rock Bella Vista
3:30pm: Maxx Music Band - The Takeover
3:45pm: Crestwood School of Dance
4pm: MNM Creating and Performing
4:10pm: Kung Fu Academy
4:20pm: Event Concludes
The 2024 festival has expanded to three major events, the OBF Night Markets, the iconic OBF Parade (see below) and the new Taste of Wisemans event in Wisemans Ferry.
A range of OBF Associated Events (organised and delivered by community groups) will also be held throughout September as part of the month-long festival.
Social Story
A Social Story has been developed to help individuals with a disability on what to expect when coming to our event. It prepares them for social situations by providing clear information about what will happen and what typical responses might be.
Download the Orange Blossom Festival Parade Social Story(PDF, 38MB)
Getting Here
Rouse Hill Town Centre is located on Windsor Road, Rouse Hill.
We recommend travelling to the event via the Sydney Metro or bus network with access directly to the parade. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info
Bus Information is available here.