Festival blossoming in Alexandra

The Alexandra Blossom Festival from September 23 to October 2 this year encompasses a mardi gras, cycle races, music, clowns, food stalls, lucky spots and quick-fire raffles.

The main feature of the town's 44th annual celebration of spring, on September 23, is a parade with floral floats, clowns, vintage cars, trucks, horses, marching teams and bands.

There will also be carnival rides, trade displays and art and craft.