The City of Fremantle has stuck to its guns and snubbed any Australia Day celebrations, instead opting to hold a shindig two days later.
In August, the council voted to can its traditional day fireworks on January 26 as it deemed them "culturally insensitive".
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Freo Australia Day fireworks no more
The Fremantle council voted to scrap the Australia Day fireworks declaring they are insensitive towards indigenous people. Vision: Nine News Perth.
The city came under fire for its controversial move with influential Aboriginal leader Warren Mundine labelling the council's decision as a "silly mistake".
The Fremantle Chamber of Commerce also slammed the council for ditching the fireworks, claiming it injected $2.5 million into the local economy each year.
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It has also stirred anger from far-right groups who have continued to threaten protests over the decision and has in the past led to the council ramping up security.
Unperturbed by the proposition of this Fremantle council put out a release on Friday morning saying it would be holding a "culturally-inclusive alternative event" to the traditional Australia Day celebrations on January 28.
The 'One Day in Fremantle' event will be held at Esplanade Reserve and will feature a number of "world-class" performers including former portsiders John Butler, Mama Kin and Dan Sultan.
"I feel very honoured and privileged to be part of One Day in Fremantle," Butler said in a statement.
"It takes bold steps to move forward as a community and I really commend the City of Fremantle for their vision to create a space and a moment that is culturally sensitive and inclusive. A day in which all Australians can happily celebrate and invest in."
Fremantle mayor Brad Pettitt said the event would be a day for all Australians to celebrate.
"We are immensely proud to have artists of this calibre join Fremantle to celebrate diversity, inclusion and acceptance for all Australians," he said.
"Whether it's enjoying live music or participating in engaging art and cultural activities, this event is for all Australians to unite and celebrate on one day.
"This family-friendly event will contribute to the nationwide conversation on celebrating our country and its people. Fremantle is offering Australians another day to celebrate – together."
A number of Fremantle businesses including Henry Liascos from iconic fish and chip restaurant Cicerellos wanted to see the Australia Day fireworks restored to Fremantle - so traders have whipped up the cash to put it on themselves.
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