A DAZZLING street procession of vintage cars, trucks and tractors made its way through Gloucester on Friday, 5 December, delighting locals and visitors alike.
Originally born of a desire to thank emergency services for their efforts during COVID, the parade formed part of the Twilight Christmas Gloucester event hosted by the Gloucester Business Chamber.
Attendees enjoyed good food and entertainment, and sourced unique gifts from local and visiting stallholders, before cheering on the interesting array of vehicles that now participate in the annual event.
NSW Police, Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service vehicles were out in force, as a steady stream of traffic was diverted through Gloucester due to fires that closed the Pacific Highway – a sobering reminder of the essential nature of the region’s emergency services.
Vintage cars and motorcycles, as well as both state-of-the-art and historic tractors and farm machinery, joined in the procession.
Commercial vehicles including prime movers and trucks, many from family-owned businesses, also featured.
“Thank you to everyone who came along to last night’s Twilight Gloucester – the energy, the crowds, the Christmas spirit… absolutely incredible!” the Chamber posted to social media.
The Chamber’s next major event is New Year’s Eve Gloucester, now in its fifth year.
Last year around 6000 people chose to welcome in the New Year at the Gloucester Recreation Centre & Sporting Grounds.
Again, the Chamber invites families and friends to enjoy music, entertainment, a Kidz Zone, food and fireworks.
“Sit back and relax with your family, or get up and dance the night away,” the Chamber said in a statement.
The Food Zone will be operational from 5.30pm, with main stage entertainment kicking off at 7pm.
As a fundraiser for the New Year’s Eve event, the Chamber is running a raffle, with a Kia Stonic GT-Line car up for grabs.
Trish Banyer and Deb Sheeley from the Business Chamber were selling raffle tickets at Friday’s markets.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.raffletix.com.au/gloucesterchambernye2025 or outside Gloucester Woolworths on Friday, 12 December from 4-6pm.
By Marilyn SANDERSON
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