Thursday, May 16, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Freedom Of Entry Parade

The main street of Airlie Beach came alive with the footstep of 150 soldiers on Saturday morning.

The soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER) from Townsville marched down the main street with bayonets, drums and vehicles, and it was an amazing spectacle for the whole community to enjoy.

The soldiers were halted by a Senior Police Officer for a special ceremony where they were granted their right of entry.

The parade then continued along the main street and concluded at the Airlie Beach Foreshore.

A community gathering was then held where Mayor Ry Collins said a few words about this spectacular event.

Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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