Families fill city parks for start of carnival
The city was in full bloom for the start of the Carnival of Flowers. Did the Chronicle snap your photo?
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Hundred of families were out and about enjoying the floral displays in our parks during the first Carnival of Flowers weekend.
The 2021 event will be different to those of years gone by with the festivities spread through September.
Queens Park came alive at the weekend with light entertainment and plenty of sunshine.
The Toowoomba Regional Council’s staff are putting the finishing touches on several garden beds and if all goes to plan the flowers will hit their peak in mid-September.
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