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One of the most highly anticipated events on the Grafton Jacaranda Festival calendar is the royal party crowning.
It’s when the Jacaranda Queen and Princess and Junior Jacaranda Queen and Princess are crowned.
Grafton’s first Jacaranda Festival was held in 1935, and this year’s event is just around the corner – kicking off on October 28 with a full program of events through until November 6.
The Royal Party Crowning will be held on Saturday October 29 at 7pm in Market Square.
It is a free event and you can come along and make the most of the food vendors and the Coopers Bars.
Bring a picnic blanket or come early as 600 chairs will be available.
The big screen will make sure everyone gets to experience the crowning in all its glory.
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