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Procession of the Blessed Sacrament 18 June 2006

Important information for participants

Please read the following carefully as it contains vital information about the event.
Thank you in advance for your co-operation in making the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament a successful event.

Soundtrack broadcast:

  • Soundtrack broadcast can be heard on 90.9FM
  • Participants are encouraged to bring portable radios to facilitate their participation.

Start area marshalling:

We ask that you read the marshalling instructions carefully and assist us in the co-ordination of the start area by moving to your marshalling area upon your arrival. Please feel free to approach any of the event marshals (wearing orange t-shirts) on the day if you are unsure of your assigned area.

Access to the start area will be via York St only.
Marshalling will commence at 1:15pm in the following formation:

Cumberland St: Eastern Churches A-Z from Grosvenor St.
Gloucester St: Parishes A-Z from Grosvenor St.
Schools A-Z behind parishes
Harrington St: Ethnic Communities, Groups and Organisations

Please note: There will be no marshalling in Lang Park.

Charter busses:

Charter busses will only be permitted to set down and pick up passengers if they have a “PROCESSION CHARTER VEHICLE” pass displayed in the windscreen. Passes must be obtained in advance from the Procession event organizers. Please contact:

Brigitte Jonas
Epic Attractions Pty Limited
Ph: 9281 0024
E: brigitte_jonas@epicattractions.com

Charter bus set down:
York St, between Grosvenor St and Lang St. Access from 1:00pm

Charter bus pick up:
Macquarie St, at Hunter St. Access from 4:30pm

Public Transport:

  • It is advised that participants travel to the event by public transport as there is no parking available at the start area.
  • It is recommended that participants travel to Wynyard train station and take the York St. exit out of the station.
  • Any participants traveling from the Eastern Suburbs should allow extra travel time as busses will be replacing trains on the Eastern Suburbs line due to track work planned for the weekend of the
    17th-18th June.

St Patrick’s Church:

  • Sunday Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s church at 12:00pm as per normal.
  • There will be no public access to St. Patrick’s Church from the conclusion of Mass at 1:00pm.

Other important information:

  • Participants are advised to bring a bottle of water to avoid dehydration
  • Please do not litter, dispose of rubbish thoughtfully
  • If you require assistance please locate a marshal
  • For first aid assistance, please locate a marshal or a St. John Ambulance officer.

Procession route map

 

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