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✨ Opening Night – Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne ✨Join us as we kick off Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne with a vibrant Opening Night celebration in the heart of town 💡 This is where it all begins — a high-energy evening filled with movement, flavour, creativity, and community.
🌟 What’s on:
💃 Dance Carnival – a lively showcase of local talent across a range of styles and cultures
🍔 Food trucks – delicious eats to keep you fuelled all evening
🛍️ Market stalls – browse local makers, creators, and unique finds
✨ Community vibes – thousands of locals and visitors coming together to celebrate
Whether you’re here for the performances, the kai, or simply to soak up the atmosphere — there’s something for everyone.
📅 Saturday 11 July
🕓 4:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Kakahoroa Carpark (behind The Strand)
🎉 Want to be part of it?
We’re still welcoming performers, food vendors, and stallholders:
💃 Performers & dance groups: https://forms.gle/aJFrHpRS74JuKiq29
🍔 Food vendors &🛍️ Market stalls: https://forms.gle/X67z9e52gxh5QyY26
✨ Looking for the Parade?
Our Light Up Parade will be held on another night during the festival (to be announced soon), so it can truly shine in all its glory 🌟
Bring your friends, your whānau, and your winter layers — and be part of the magic as we light up Whakatāne ✨
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Event Venue
Kakahoroa Carpark, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120, New Zealand
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