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“Be prepared, bring your wet weather gear in case there is any rain.”
Chief Superintendent Stephen Dabinett said about half-a-million people were expected to line the banks of the Brisbane River for the celebration.
“We are well versed in planning and preparing for major events, and Riverfire is no exception,” Dabinett said.
“Remembering that major road and bridge closures will come into effect from Saturday afternoon, together with some parking restrictions.”
Extra police were expected to patrol through the city, including at South Bank, Kangaroo Point and other vantage points.
On Thursday, the RAAF conducted practice runs through the city with the helicopters, followed by the jet fly-through on Friday.
The view from Brisbane’s Story Bridge as a Super Hornet was used for Riverfire practice.Credit:David Kapernick
Brisbane Festival, which runs until September 25, will include performers, free concerts, food from across the world, and large-scale installations.
“Brisbane Festival also provides important employment for artists and arts workers, with more than 1100 Queensland artists featured in this year’s festival, including more than 160 First Nations artists,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
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