QBE Riverfire
QBE Riverfire returns to the skies over Brisbane as the city unites to welcome Riverfestival 2008!
Featuring Brisbane’s biggest and most spectacular fireworks display, QBE Riverfire transforms our city into a massive celebration, as hundreds of thousands of people pack the banks of the Brisbane River and come together in backyards across the suburbs.
Eyes are riveted to the sky, while feet are tapping on the ground during the stunning choreographed fireworks display, set to the pumping QBE Riverfire 2008 soundtrack from Triple M 104.5FM and all captured live on Channel Seven’s special broadcast from 6.30pm. And then, the ultimate crowd pleaser as the RAAF F1-11* strike jets sweep low over the city before performing their ‘dump and burn’.
The QBE Riverfire party sparks into action well before dark, with plenty to see for people arriving early to claim the best vantage points. The Australian Defence Force flies the flag high with a fantastic Open Day program at South Bank, including military aircraft, showcase drills and live music, before taking to the skies from 5pm with a dazzling display by the gravity-defying Roulettes*.
When
Saturday 30 August
7pm – 7.30pm
Roulettes* aerial show from 5pm
Cost
Free
*Availability of the Roulettes, F1-11’s and ADF displays subject to operational requirements
Event sponsors
When & where
Sat 30 August
7pm - 7.30pm
Roulettes* aerial show from 5pm
Refer to vantage points
Tickets & bookings
Free. No bookings are required.
Transport
Riverfestival recommends you take advantage of the special public transport services in place for QBE Riverfire.
- Train South Bank or South Brisbane stations
- CityCat South Bank terminal. City Cat services will not operate between 6.45pm and 7.45pm. The QUT CityCat terminal will remain closed until resumption of normal services on Sunday 31 August. The Holman Street – Eagle Street – Thornton Street and the Inner Cityferry services will cease operations at 6:45pm until 8:15pm. (Due to the popularity of the CitCats it’s recommended patrons travel early to avoid delays and disappointment).
- Bus To Cultural Centre Busway South Bank
For more information call 131230 or visit TRANSlink (www.translink.com.au)
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Inclement weather
QBE Riverfire will proceed in wet weather and will only be cancelled in extreme conditions. For wet weather updates listen to Triple M 104.5FM.
Principal sponsor
Riverfestival is an initiative of Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government
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