Over 25,000 people braved the 40 degree plus temperature to enjoy Penrith City Council's official Australia Day Celebrations at the International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes on January 26.Not surprisingly 'Splashtown' which included a giant waterslide and bumper boat rides was extremely popular as was a supervised swim in the lake.
Other popular attractions included the Aquatic Ski Show (see left), Fun Run plus the live entertainment featuring Mark Seymour and Cassie Davis.
The fireworks at 9pm were also a blast!
In official proceedings, 62 people became Australian citizens at a Penrith Civic Centre ceremony while locals Allan Bond and Gabrielle Moran were both worthy Community Award recipients. Aaron Nielsen was announced as Young Citizen of the Year.
