Mount Druitt Festival 2014 - Where You there?

Yesterday, I attended the Mount Druitt Festival 2014, to see what is there for the community. I always am fascinated, intrigued and excited to see what Blacktown City Council offers and arranges for this event.

Noting that Mount Druitt  may have a lesser population then the Blacktown District within Blacktown City Council, that there is as much glamor as the Blacktown City Festival (as this incorporates a higher population over over 300,000).

What I would like to see is to see more promotion of the Mount Druitt Festival by placing bright colored banners across buildings along Dawson Mall walk way and within Mount Druitt Town Square. Understanding that banners  are placed along North Parade Mount Druitt and at Luke Park, Mount Druitt corner, there are no local banners placed around all local local suburbs within and around Mount Druitt: Bidwill, Blackett, Dharruk, Emerton, Hassal Grove, Hebersham, Lethbridge Park, Minchinbury, Mount Druitt Village, North Mount Druitt Shalvey, Plumpton, Rooty Hill, Ropes Crossing, Tregear, Whalan & Willmot. 

This may present a further cost but this is not the idea, it is make the community aware of the event, other than using social media, and websites. It is an annual family event and people should be encouraged to come.

I would like to see exhibited in the Mount Druitt hub, local art and crafts that inspire to be proud of the Mount Druitt area,we live and prizes awarded for the 'community's choice awards' as well as from all Councillors representing Ward 4 and 5 and casting vote from the Mayor (if necessary). This would bring Councillors not talking party politics, about 'Mount Druitt talent and community pride'.

Furthermore, there could be  local talent quests at Mount Town Square and again let the community decide winners a d Councillors as a separate prize as well. I would like to see clowns, jugglers, clean joke comedians, jumping castles for the very young, more children's equipment to make it a fun day (similar to the Australia day event at Rooty Hill).
 
Possibly marching bands similar to Blacktown City Festival and even the Blacktown City Brass Band.

The historical society could have an exhibit as well, so we could learn of our own history.  Planning should be made to have a spectacular event.

Keep entertainment going, maybe have 2 stages. Maybe have a cycle fundraising even - riding all parts of Mount Druitt, individuals and families. Maybe, a 'Have your say of Mount Druitt in Blacktown competition'?  or 'Why I love Mount Druitt competition'?

These activities get people talking, opens up thoughts, discussions bringing neighbours and communities together!

Simply and basically just a fun day for all - something that everyone will never forget.