Thursday, July 10, 2008

World Youth Day Schedule of Major Events

Witness one of the biggest celebrations of the year, WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 as it conquers not just Sydney, Australia but the whole wide world!

Youth Festival events

Date: Tuesday 15 July - Friday 18 July
Venue: CBD locations

Opening Mass

Date: Tuesday 15 July
Venue: Barangaroo and The Domain

Arrival of Pope Benedict XVI & Welcome Ceremony
Date: Thursday 17 July
Venue: Pope arrives by boat and attends Welcome Ceremony at Barangaroo

Stations of the Cross
Date: Friday 18 July
Venue: Various Sydney CBD locations

Pilgrimage Walk to Randwick
Date: Saturday 19 July
Venue: North Sydney to Randwick (Pilgrim Passport holders only) and Central Station to

Randwick Racecourse

Evening Vigil with the Pope
Date: Saturday 19 July
Venue: Randwick Racecourse

Sleepout under the stars
Date: Saturday 19 July
Venue: Randwick Racecourse

Final Mass
Date: Sunday 20 July
Venue: Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Park

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