Territory Day celebrations postponed as lockdown extended

Territory Day events have been delayed as the NT grapples with a Covid-19 outbreak.

Territory Day celebrations have been postponed as the NT’s lockdown is extended until Friday July 2. Picture: Justin Kennedy

TERRITORY Day events have been delayed as the NT grapples with a Covid-19 outbreak.

All public Territory Day events will not go ahead on Thursday July 1.

Last year the use of private fireworks was banned due to Covid-19 safety reasons.

Chief Minister Michael Gunner said fireworks, both public displays and private use, will be delayed until the situation is under control.

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“We will celebrate it … we will name a new day, and we will have one hell of a party, as one Territory,” he said.

The lockdown in the Greater Darwin region has been extended until 1pm Friday.

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