Bands in Parks: Moorooka Family Fun Day
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Bands in Parks performs at Pegg's Park.Come along to this great day out for the whole family with lots of free activities including music, face painting, rides, animal farm, fauna show and more.Food and drinks will be available. BYO chairs and blankets and enjoy music by the Brisbane Regional Jazz Ensemble BRJE.Band plays 12-1pm.
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