By Casey Hiscutt
The Penguin 150 celebrations are off to a flying start, with two fantastic community events bringing smiles to faces young and old.
On the 21st of March, more than 400 locals and visitors came together for the Great Penguin Waddle – a light-hearted parade through town led by Cr Casey Hiscutt dressed up as the iconic Big Penguin. From families in penguin costumes to community groups and local businesses proudly waddling along the foreshore, the event was a joyful tribute to the town’s quirky charm and strong community spirit.
Hot on its heels was the Penguin Easter Egg-stravaganza on 13th April, which saw the Hiscutt Park precinct come alive! The Easter Bunny made a surprise appearance, and our giant chocolate penguin raffle (thanks to Anvers Confectionery) proved to be a crowd favourite.
These early events have set the tone for a memorable year of celebration, made possible thanks to the incredible support of our Platinum sponsor, Harcourts Ulverstone and Penguin, and Gold sponsors De Bruyn Transport, Sea FM, Central Coast Council, and Westella Funerals. Their generosity is helping bring our sesquicentennial vision to life and ensuring these events are inclusive, fun, and family-friendly.
The Penguin 150 Committee would like to thank everyone who has joined the festivities so far and encourages the community to stay connected. Follow us on Facebook (@Penguin150) for the latest news, historical stories, and details of upcoming events—including the show-stopping Penguin Street Party on 25th October, which promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the year.
Let’s keep the celebrations going and continue to make history together.
Images:
Courtesy of the Ulverstone Camera Club