It was a lovely cool morning for the community walk of about 3.5km starting from Cooke Park with lots of pooches joining in.
The Leonard family came all “hatted’ up for the kite festival at the Northparkes Oval. They are Anthony with Alfie (3) and Kira with Teddy (4).
The four-year-old twins Andie and Ellie Fitzpatrick helped to put some colour in the sky with their beautiful kites.
The breeze was not strong enough to get the big kites in the air, but plenty of lift for the lighter ones to fill the sky above the oval.
Parkes Action Club members who helped to feed the crowd after the community walk are (L-R) William Olson, Mark Olson, Gary Somers, Anne Steel and Tim Keith.
Parkes Action Club members cooked the free breakfast for the walkers in Cooke Park. David Knights and Warren Edwards made sure not to burn the brekkie!
The all Australian Car Display at Cooke Park is hosted by the Parkes Antique Motor Club every year.
The Australia Day Ambassador Jane Rutter not only gave an inspiring speech, but also played two songs on her flutes much to the delight of the audience. Parkes Shire Concert Band members Rhonda Redenbach, Ellen Tom and Duncan Clement were delighted to meet Jane.