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The Dyldam Parramatta Eels are excited to invite you and your family to the 2016 Blue & Gold Army Festival!
The festival is open to everyone but 2016 Members DO get special Member benefits on the day!
Members get priority entry and a Member-only breakfast at the massive family fun day, attended by the full 2016 NRL playing squad, and can also grab a photo with the 2016 Downer NRL Auckland Nines trophy.
WHEN: Sunday 21st February 2016
WHERE: Pirtek Stadium Training Field – O’Connell St, Parramatta
TIMES: 10:00am – 11:30am (Eels Members only Breakfast)
11:30am – 1:00pm (General Public)
The Blue & Gold Army Festival will be the last opportunity for Eels Members and fans to mingle with the players, hear from NRL Head Coach Brad Arthur and Eels players along with meeting the new Parramatta Eels Cheerleaders ahead of the start of the 2016 season.
There will also be plenty of activities for the kids including jumping castles, face painting, interactive rides, Pass the Ball games, Sparky and Sparkles and a NRL youth clinic with plenty of rugby league drills.
Come and meet your local Junior Rugby League Club on the day to find out how you can get involved in the game plus enjoy the food area including a BBQ, drinks and plenty more available for purchase.
Don't forget to visit Membership team to join the Blue and Gold Army and visit our Merchandise team to check out the latest 2016 club exclusive gear and plenty more Blue and Gold apparel on the day!
Please note the Parramatta Swimming Pool carpark will be unavailable on Sunday, February 21. There will be very limited parking in the carpark on the North side of the stadium so the Eels recommend that Members and fans who are planning to drive also make plans to park in Parramatta and walk to the stadium. Click through for an interactive map of parking stations in the Parramatta City Council area.
Please note: pets are not permitted at the Blue and Gold Army Festival.