Over 150 uniformed soldiers will march through the Airlie Beach Main Street this Saturday, as part of the Freedom of Entry parade and it is expected to be a great spectacle for the whole community to embrace.
The soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER) from Townsville will march down our street with bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and insignia flying.
Freedom of the City is traditionally a right granted to a military unit by a Local Government to honour a distinguished unit of the armed forces.
This honour was bestowed upon 3CER by the Whitsunday Regional Council to say thank you for the invaluable service and support the regiment contributed to community clean-up efforts and overall safety following 2017 Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
It is now our opportunity to attend this special event in honour of their service to the community and express our appreciation and respect.
A Freedom of Entry is the highest honour a location may bestow on the Australian Defence Force and it is time to participate in this honourable acknowledgment by witnessing the lively ceremonial parade through the our local streets.
The Freedom of Entry in Airlie Beach is an extra special celebration as it will be the first granting of Freedom of Entry to the Whitsunday Region.
The parade will march through the streets of Airlie Beach, forming on Broadwater Avenue before marching along Main Street, briefly halting for a special ceremony to grant their right of entry.
The parade will be halted by a senior police officer, who will formally grant permission to enter before the procession continues on Main Street where the mayor will inspect the troops.
The procession will then continue along Main Street and conclude at the Airlie Beach Foreshore.
A community gathering will be held after the Freedom of Entry at the Airlie Beach Foreshore, including Lions Airlie Beach Markets and an Australian Defence Force display.
This event is being supported by the Whitsunday Regional Council.
Road Closures
To enable the parade to take place the following sections of roads will be temporarily closed from 6.00am until approximately 10.30am:
• Broadwater Avenue (Cnr Mazlin Street to cnr Main Street), Airlie Beach Main Street and the Broadwater Avenue Carpark.
• Main Street and Airlie Esplanade. Coconut Grove (roundabout and road) will remain open, however, it is recommended for vehicles to avoid this area from 9:40am to 10:00am as the parade moves through.
• Ocean Road, including access to Sailing Club carparks is closed – The Beacons roundabout will remain open; however it is recommended for vehicles to avoid this area from 9:40am to 10:00am as the parade moves through.
Roads will open progressively as the parade proceeds.
WHAT: Freedom of Entry Parade
WHERE: Airlie Beach
WHEN: Saturday 11 May
PARADE: 9.30am – 10am
COMMUNITY GATHERING:
Airlie Foreshore 10am-12pm
3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER). Photo Supplied
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