"The the real kick-off is the Grand Parade at 11:30 am. Community groups, bands, schools, clowns, dancers and circus performers will make this the biggest and best on record. " continued Mr Quinnell."
     A New Orleans style jazz band with music to see off the shortening days and welcome the lengthening days heralded by the winter solstice will head the parade Drummers will kick in the middle. Hundreds of pixies, goblins, witches and warriors.
     After the parade, the Festival kicks into high gear, featuring too many performers to put a number to, over 100 food stalls, and too many community organization to count. You'll hear the best in local music, from choirs to jazz.
     Festival Board Chairman, John Ellison described the special features of this year's event as "A massed community choir performing in Carrington Place – we are aiming for 100 plus voices."
     "In addition to the dozens of street stalls Katoomba is renowned for it café culture, cafes and restaurants that will surround the Festival venues on all sides. As a devotee of cafe culture myself this is always a key feature of Winter Magic".
     For the youngsters, there's Kid's Street, featuring giant slides, pony rides, carnival games, jumping castle, clowns, face painters, and much more.
     It all happens right at Katoomba Railway station. The fun starts as soon as you hop off the train.
     So put on your winter woollies, leave the dog at home, rug up the kiddies and get ready for too much fun and happiness!
     And note all activities are FREE.  This is a gift from Katoomba to the residents of the mountains, visitors and friends