Church and chocolate eggs may be part of Easter everywhere. But in Ulladulla on the South Coast it also means festival time as Ulladulla comes alive for the annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival.

There will be a myriad of colourful and exciting events held throughout the Festival over the Easter weekend, the celebrations will be as impressive as ever, with the Festival Parade.

In 2012 the Festival have a near record number of 47 princesses who will all be showcased on the most wonderful imaginative floats, making it one of the biggest street parades in New South Wales.

The sky over Ulladulla harbour will ablaze of light and colour for the Blessing of the Fleet firework display on Easter Sunday night at 6.30pm.

So find a spot for your deck chair or rug, bring the family and sit back & relax and enjoy the fantastic display, sponsored by the Ulladulla Fishermans Co-Op.

Treat yourself to one of the most exciting, dynamic showbands at the Blessing of the Fleet festival

“Cavalcade of Starz” will present you with a dazzling performance from some of the most famous entertainers in the world: Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner and Rod Stewart, with Johnny O`Keefe as Master of Ceremonies!!!

Collect the colouring entry forms from the Coles Ulladulla, Boree St Ulladulla. With prizes for all ages everyone has a chance to win prizes up to the value of $50.

Prizes will be given out for 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years, 8 years, 9 years and 10 years.

Childrens’ Activity World is at the Ulladulla Civic Centre, opening after the parade. Gold coin donation. Brought to the Festival by the Milton Ulladulla Rotary Club.

“Make sure all the children attend the “Hearty Arty Party”  -  It is a Pirate theme so come dressed up and really join in the fun.

Meet with the lady Pirates Meagan and Julia and all children can join in the fun with the following activities.

There will also some great Children’s Entertainment in the afternoon on the stage in the Civic Centre for the children.

This all makes for a great day for the kids.