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Gala Day Brings Top Children's Entertainment to Geelong

G-Force Gala Parade and Family Fun Day -

Saturday November 22nd

The 92nd Gala Day is shaping up to be the most colourful and exciting yet with top children's entertainment signed up to join this year's fun!

Bob The Builder will headline the Family Fun Day's stage programme, with everybody's favourite builder set to perform two shows during the day.

Channel Ten's Rock It will also take to the stage, providing a performance jam packed with music and dance.

Local music act Sweethearts and kids performers The Workers and Active Kidz will gurantee that the kids will be entertained all day long.

Go to our What's On page to find out more or contact the Barwon Health Foundation on ph: 5260 3355.

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