RAYMOND Terrace was lit-up over the weekend for a night of light and community.
Illuminate Raymond Terrace took place on Saturday 14 June and featured live music, fire twirlers and light installations.
“Illuminate is such a great event for our community, bringing everyone together for a bit of fun, colour and connection,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.
Students from local schools created lanterns and artworks for the event.
Among them were students from Irrawang Public School.
The school hosted a stall for the night, selling glow products and running a student leadership guessing competition.
A spokesperson for the school thanked the volunteers who helped run the stall, “We couldn’t have done it without you all”.
Local performers took to the stage for a live music performance, and mobile food trucks offered an array of cuisines.
Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson was in attendance.
“Illuminate is one of those special events that truly captures the heart of our community,” she said.
“It shines a light on what makes Raymond Terrace so unique.”
The event was hosted by the Port Stephens Council in partnership with The Mutual Bank.
“The Mutual Bank is incredibly proud to be returning as a presenting partner of such a wonderful community event like Illuminate,” CEO Mark Williams said.
Despite apprehension about forecasted rain the weather held off for the night and the fireworks finale went off with a bang.
By Cosette DE LORENZO
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