Vivid returns to Sydney tomorrow night after two years of COVID-19 cancellations

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Following a pandemic and six months of rain, Sydney is slowly coming out of the Dark Ages. The city is set to light up from tomorrow night during the Vivid lights festival. KateCreedon9 9News DETAILS:

The Vivid Sydney light walk is "longer than ever" this year, extending from Circular Quay and the Rocks to Walsh Bay, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and Central Station.Colourful balls across Darling Harbour for Vivid 2022.

Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said Vivid Sydney is set to be "bigger, bolder and better" after the festival was cancelled for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. "It's been a long wait since the lights went out on Vivid Sydney 2019 and few things could make me happier than seeing this spectacular event kick off tomorrow night," Ayres said."It's time to get out and enjoy our Sydney again, to celebrate our beautiful and resilient city."

There are 50 light installations and 3D projections across the city this year as well as more than 100 music events.Ayres hopes the return of Vivid will boost the hospitality and entertainment industry after COVID-19 caused extensive economic losses to the sector."We can boost our live performance venues, bars, restaurants, cafes, retailers, attractions, hotels and businesses in the city who have done it tough over the last two years," he said.

 

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