Canberra's Floriade reopens after rain

Canberra's premier tourist event Floriade has reopened for the weekend after the festival was closed due to heavy rain.

Light installations during the Floriade NightFest 2016

Canberra's premier tourist event Floriade has reopened for the weekend. (AAP)

Canberra's famous flower festival Floriade has reopened after being shut down for two days due to heavy rain.

Organisers confirmed on Saturday the festival would reopen for the weekend, with ticket holders for the past two days able to exchange them for future days.

"The flowers are in full bloom, despite the rainy days Canberra has recently seen," the organisers said.


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Published 1 October 2016 1:22pm
Source: AAP


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