Stratford District Youth Council invites everyone to leap for joy this leap year as they bring Colour In The Park back for 2020 on Saturday 29 February.

The young and young at heart will love getting doused in coloured powder as they run or walk 2.5km around King Edward Park. Add more good vibes with music and food before the final colour throw, and the event brings a burst of energy to one of Stratford’s much-loved green spaces.

The event is a colourful and creative way of spending time with family and bringing the community together.

Make sure you remember to bring towels and a spare change of clothes (for the ride home), wear black or white for the best colour outcome and photo opportunities. It’s also important to bring your water bottle, sunglasses for eye protection and if you suffer from a respiratory illness, a dust mask is best.

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EVENT DETAILS

Saturday 29 February 2020

Location: Scout Den, King Edward Park, Portia Street, Stratford

Cost: Youth and children (under 24 years old) - $5, Adults - $10

SCHEDULE OF DAY

12:00 -12:45pm Participant check-in open – Entertainment starts

12:45pm Health and Safety Briefing – All participants MUST be present

1:00pm Run/walk starts

1:10pm Full entertainment and food options to enjoy

2:00pm Spot prizes and final colour throw

2:30pm Event finish

RECOMMENDED TO BRING

- Black or white shirt and other running/walking wear which you don’t mind getting colour on

- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from colour

- Water bottle for rehydration

- Change of clothes and a towel for the ride home

- Sunscreen and sunhat

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- The colour will wash off, but we recommend participants wear clothes they don’t mind getting colour on. We also recommend a change of clothes and a towel for the ride home.

- While the powders used (made of corn flour and food colouring) are non-toxic and skin friendly, this event is not recommend for those with corn flour or food colouring allergies. If you suffer from a respiratory illness an wish to participate, it is recommended you wear a dust mask.

- The colour will be thrown towards the participant’s torso. The colour zone can be bypassed if a participant does not wish to go through it.

- It is recommended that children in push chairs be protected from powder.

- Participants aged 12 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

- Strictly no dogs or other animals are allowed at this event.

TERMS OF ENTRY

By entering this event, you have read and understand that you/your child will:

- Be photographed and have name associated with photos. These photos may be used in newspapers and/or on social media channels and for the future promotion of this event and associated activities.

- Have First aid administered if required.

- Follow all staff and event management instructions.

- Accept there may be risks associated with this event, and while the organisers will do their best to identify any foreseeable risks or hazards, I understand these risks cannot be completely eliminated.