Liverpool's Bigge Barbeque Celebrates Australia Day

Liverpool is celebrating Australia Day by firing up the barbie in Bigge Park as one of the nation's most culturally diverse communities celebrates this national milestone.

The Council will also be holding a Citizenship Ceremony in the morning.

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said local communities benefitted from councils performing Citizenship Ceremonies on Australia Day.

"It is very symbolic because the formal Australia Day is the day we celebrate being Australian and living in the best country in the world.

"I received my citizenship on Australia Day, and it gave my decision additional significance.

Mayor Mannoun said the barbie will be fired up as the people of the city celebrate not only it's diversity but the love for Australia that's led tens of thousands of people from 150 nations to call Australia - and especially Liverpool - home.

Mayor Mannoun said Liverpool's celebrations would reflect the community's cultural diversity.

"Our backgrounds will be suspended as we gather under a symbolic green and gold umbrella to give thanks for being part of this wonderful, unique colourful country with its engaging and positive future," he said.

"We know what a blessing it is to live here. Australia Day unites us in a celebration of who we are, what we have, the freedoms we enjoy and the promise of a bright peaceful future.'

"For many of our citizens who have come here to escape conflict and persecution it is also a thank you Australia party as they celebrate a more peaceful and harmonious lifestyle.

"Liverpool Council's Australia Day celebration embraces our diverse cultural backgrounds and the local indigenous community," he said.

The evening celebration will be preceded by a citizenship ceremony that morning.

The evening menu will be in the hands of talented BBQ masters offering delicious variations of established dishes plus some exciting new ones, including food from Mexico, the Philippines, Bolivia, and the Balkans.

Entertainment and live music will run from 5pm until 8pm as a lead-in to the movie - the comedy Kangaroo Jack that will delight children and round off the day. In 2004 the film won the Kids' Choice Award in the "Best Fart in a Movie" category.

There will also be games and water play in the park for children as well as face painting, finger dot painting, boomerang craft making, and garden games as well as Water Wars from 5.30 to 7.30pm.

Details at a Glance

Citizenship Ceremony:

Where - Liverpool City Council Chambers, 50 Scott St Liverpool NSW 2170

When - January 26, 10am – noon

Bigge Barbeque

Where - Bigge Park, 124 Bigge St, Liverpool NSW 2170

When - January 26, 5.00pm – 10.00pm

Cost – Admission is free and there are many free activities.

Full details: Australia Day Bigge BBQ 2025 | Liverpool City Council