- Queensland Day is celebrated every year on 6 June - the day Queensland separated from New South Wales, 164 years ago.
- Queensland organisations are encouraged to hold an event or initiative in celebration of Queensland Day.
- Queensland organisations can apply for sponsorship of up to $15,000 to hold an event or initiative between Saturday 1 June and Sunday 9 June 2024.
The 2024 Queensland Day Sponsorship Program is now open for funding applications of up to $15,000 for events and initiatives dedicated to celebrating Queensland's birthday on 6 June.
Queensland Day is an opportunity for communities to come together and share Queensland's unique culture and heritage and celebrate everything that is great about being a Queenslander.
Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:
"Festivals, parades and family fun days are just some of the events held around the state to mark Queensland Day each year.
"Billy Slater said it best – a trait of Queenslanders is never give up.
"Queensland Day is an opportunity to celebrate that trait and all the things that make our state great.
"To those eligible community organisations, I encourage you to apply for a Queensland Day sponsorship to support fun filled activities next year.
"Let's commemorate our people, places, produce and culture in honour of Queensland's birthday."
