3.3K views · 184 reactions |  In 1952, Sister Irene Haxton began giving out a jacaranda seedling to every new baby born at her hospital. Now, every October and November, the streets of St George and Sutherland Shire are awash with purple blooms.  ABC TV | I Grew Up in Mortdale 2223 | Facebook

The Grafton Jacaranda Festival is an annual event in Grafton, NSW, celebrating the town's jacaranda trees, which are in bloom from late October to early November. The main festival typically runs for about 10 days, featuring community events, parades, music, and other activities, often taking place between late October and early November. It's a major regional event that attracts visitors from around the world to see the streets lined with purple blossoms. The 2025 festival was scheduled for Oct

1.2K views · 42 reactions | GRAFTON JACARANDA FESTIVAL I spoke about this year’s Jacaranda Festival in Parliament recently. This is always a highlight of the year. In its 85th year it is a wonderful community celebration. Grafton Jacaranda Festival | Kevin Hogan MP | Facebook