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January 23, 2020
11 ways to celebrate Australia Day in NYC this weekend
On January 26, Australia Day is celebrated around the world to mark the arrival of the first fleet of British ships in New South Wales. This year's festivities have an added sense of urgency. Over the past few months, widespread bushfires have burned over 40,000 square miles and killed more than one billion animals in Australia. In NYC, Australia Day celebrations this year are focused on extending support to the ongoing relief efforts. Below, we round up 11 events where ex-pats and New Yorkers alike can come together over traditional Aussie food, music, and comedy—best of all, they're each donating all or a significant chunk of proceeds to various relief funds.
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