PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS Families attend the second edition of ‘Festa Ħaddiem – Minn Id il-Public Works’

On Saturday, 2 May 2026, families attended the second edition of “Festa Ħaddiem – Minn Id il-Public Works.” This event offers entertainment for the whole family, including bouncy castles for children, Disney shows every 45 minutes, as well as singing and music from various local talents. There is also a wide variety of food available. This event is a celebration where families can have fun together in a safe and welcoming environment.

In addition, during the event, workers from the Public Works Department are present, showcasing a small portion of the extensive work they carry out daily. Among other activities, visitors can see carpenters working with wood, a small stone wall being built, as well as virtual reality experiences and a flipbook illustrating the history of Public Works.

All of this makes Festa Ħaddiem – Minn Id il-Public Works a complete family event—suitable for children, youths, and even the elderly.

Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works Omar Farrugia, described this as a success for the National Park, calling it “a wonderful park that hosts families, children, youths, and our elderly in these beautiful activities that we are organizing here this weekend. I encourage people to come here, where we are celebrating manual workers, but above all, where children, youths, and families can come and enjoy the beauty we have created together.”

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Chris Bonett, stated that “Workers’ Fest is celebrated not only to highlight Public Works, but also the workers themselves, the valuable work they do and the skilled craftsmanship that we must continue to preserve. The Maltese people are highly capable, especially when it comes to manual work. I encourage families to attend to celebrate these workers, see some of the beneficial work they do for people, and what we will continue to build for tomorrow, because the success of our country has always stemmed from Public Works.”

Festa Ħaddiem – Minn Id il-Public Works will be open on Saturday from 10:00am to 11:00pm. After 6:00pm, the atmosphere will shift to include more singing, music, beautiful lighting, and entertainment. The children’s area will remain open so kids can continue playing. The festival will also be open on Sunday 3 May from 10:00am onwards.