It’s predecessor was the quaintly titled Waratah Festival which ran for a few days in October. In 1977 Stephen Hall, given the job of changing it, moved the festival dates to January, previously unimaginable because of the heat but suitable now venues were air conditioned. For a number of years the newly named Festival of Sydney began with fireworks on New Year’s Eve and also incorporated Australia Day.
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