THE eThekwini Municipality will launch their festive season campaign on Tuesday, 12 December. Beginning at 11am with a motorcade along Oliver Tambo Drive to the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the first Metro Police Day to be held, will kick off festivities for a day filled with fun and action.
Metro Police Day according to City officials entails an exciting line up of mock demonstrations showcasing the professionalism and skill of the unit. There will be displays by the Dog Unit, the Mounted Unit, a drill formation, an active combat demonstration, an anti-hijacking and a mock extraction from an accident scenario.
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Mayor Zandile Gumede will launch the Festive Season Campaign while other essential municipal services will also showcase their state of readiness for the festive season through various demonstrations.
The launch will end with the ceremonious lighting of the Christmas lights along Dr Pixley KaSeme (West) Street 6pm.
The Mayor, Councillor Zandile Gumede will switch on the lights. Then a colourful parade fusing, arts, culture and the city services will move from King Dinuzulu Park down Dr Pixley ka Seme Street and end off at City Hall, Church Walk. The parade will offer an opportunity to showcase the City’s urban renewal precinct.
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At Church Walk, the Mayor will give Christmas gifts to children, Christmas carols will be sung and other fun activities will be held. The public is invited to join in the fun. Both events are free.
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