2024 International Women's Day Walk and Celebrations

Head down to Civic Park on Saturday 2 March 2024 and join in the International Women's Day Walk and Celebrations! 

Follow the Darwin City Brass Band as we walk through the city centre streets finishing back at Civic Park where there will be information stalls, entertainment, FREE community BBQ and food trucks through until 11.00am.

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress, to call for change and to celebrate the courage and achievements of the women who changed history, and those who will advance gender equality into the future. This a free community event. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This is an accessible event with an Auslan Interpreter at the pre walk speeches and a short course option available. If you have access queries please contact the Community Development Officer on 8930 0300.

Parking is free on street in zones B & C on Saturday mornings (fees apply zone A, 8am to 2pm Saturday). Parking is free off street at the Civic Centre, Nichols Place, and Darwin Oval. There is a paid parking option at the State Square car park. Please note West Lane Car Park will be closed on this day. More information on car parking is at Parking | City of Darwin | Darwin Council, Northern Territory 

There is FREE BUS TRAVEL available on the Darwin bus network to participants. Please show the driver the International Women’s Day flyer to utilise this service.

Wear purple and bring your banners, hat and water bottle!

• 8.30am - Gather in the Civic Centre courtyard (Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin) for giveaways, Welcome to Country, entertainment and Smoking Ceremony
• 9.00am - Follow the Darwin City Brass Band and walk through the city streets finishing at Civic Park. Joining the walk will be our Kool Kats, Roving Performers and other guests.
• 9.15am to 11.00am -
  • Entertainment by Sarah Marion, SAM's Dance Studio and Tracks Dance
  • Information stalls
  • Face painting and City of Darwin Fun in the Parks
  • FREE Community BBQ
  • Food Trucks 
  • Power and Water trailer to top up your bottle!

For more information contact: City of Darwin Community Development Officer, City of Darwin on 8930 0300 or email darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au 

City of Darwin, along with the United Nations Association of Australia NT Division, Northern Territory Government Office of Gender Equity and Diversity and Trafficwerx NT are proud to bring the 2024 International Women's Day Walk and Celebrations to our community.

The walk has a long and short walking route, see options below.

Long route

Short route

Download 2024 International Women's Day Walk and Celebration Flyer