City of Kwinana Alcoa Children’s Festival cancelled as weather from ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches

Another event on the WA social calendar has been scrapped in anticipation of severe weather from ex‑tropical Cyclone Narelle.

The City of Kwinana made the call on Wednesday to cancel the Alcoa Children’s Festival scheduled for Saturday at Calista Oval in the interest of community safety.

The massive festival usually attracts about 20,000 people.

BOM is forecasting between 10 and 45mm of rain in Perth on Saturday and damaging wind gusts exceeding 90km/h, depending on the movement and development of ex‑tropical Cyclone Narelle.

A City of Kwinana spokesperson said the decision was made in the interest of community safety and wellbeing.

“Due to extreme weather, it is not possible to safely deliver the event, with many rides, activities and marquees unable to be installed or run in high winds or extreme rain,” they said.

“The safety of our community, staff, vendors and performers is our highest priority.

“We understand this event is highly anticipated, and the cancellation is disappointing for many families.

“We thank the community for their understanding and ongoing support.”

This comes after the Duncraig Adventure Hub in Joondalup was postponed on Wednesday.