All you need to know about the iconic Moomba ParadeAll you need to know about the iconic Moomba ParadeAll you need to know about the iconic Moomba Parade

Moomba Parade

Monday 9 March, 11am

Take your place on the sidelines as the extraordinary spirit and wonder of Moomba is brought to life through the magnificent Moomba Parade. This year the parade will present a display of vibrancy and energy to awaken and inspire Melburnians as 2000 eager and passionate participants join the lively procession.

Community designed floats are sure to dazzle in the spotlight this year and will be accompanied by droves of talented performance troupes, professional and amateur dance groups, as well as school participants to bring a flurry of colour and movement to Melbourne’s St Kilda Road.

In an effort to showcase our city’s creative and collaborative nature, this year’s Moomba Parade will feature floats and design elements designed by Melbourne kids who took part in last year’s float design workshop at the festival. Scroll down to meet the young designers.

You can also make your mark by helping to decorate the People’s Float at Moomba on Saturday and Sunday, and then on Monday watch as your creative flair takes pride of place in the parade.

The parade will be officially opened by a Welcome to Country address from the traditional owners of the land, the Wurundjeri tribe.

Design your own float

Open throughout this year’s festival, head to The Pavilion in the Main Arena to design and submit your very own float design which could be one of the floats built to feature in the 2016 Moomba Parade. To get ahead, print the template below and start designing your own float before the festival begins.

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Did you know?

Mickey Mouse was the King of Moomba in 1977. A controversial choice, a pie was thrown in his face during the Moomba Parade.

The Team

Meet the children whose imaginative designs have inspired a selection of floats in the 2015 Moomba Parade. Participants in last year’s float design workshop, these kids are all thrilled to see their ideas interpreted and brought to life in this iconic and momentous Moomba staple.

Kayla and Jessica

According to sisters Kayla and Jessica, Moomba is all about having fun! It was a hot day when the girls were designing their float and they felt like swimming which inspired them to draw a duck in water. Jessica wanted to include a pig too, so they went ahead and added the flying pigs.

Allie and Lilly

Lovers of the computer game Minecraft, Allie and Lilly are known to spend hours forming whole worlds when they play. The girls are super excited about seeing their Minecraft-inspired design in the procession.

Grace

The float ‘Happy the Rabbit’ features two things that Grace loves – soft, cuddly rabbits and pretty rainbows. Grace is excited about being a part of the parade and hopes that her design makes spectators feel happy and cheerful.

Issie

Issie is the youngest of the bunch. Her design, ‘Issie’s Busy’, depicts Issie with her dad and a beautiful, blooming flower. At this year’s Moomba, Issie is most looking forward to having her face painted and watching the parade.

Erinn

Erinn loves animals, and especially horses. However while designing her float it occurred to Erinn that most people love elephants, so ‘The Elephant Rider’ was born. Erinn hopes to ride her float in the parade.

KJ

KJ likes robots and loves eating pizza. At Moomba 2014 he had the idea to combine the two and the ‘Pizza Robot’ float design was born. KJ sees Moomba as a time for having fun with your family and friends. He can’t wait to see the ‘Pizza Robot’ in action.

Zavia

Having attended Moomba with her dad and sister for the past six years Zavia could be classified a regular. Zavia’s float, ‘My Sticky Life!’ was inspired by daily life in Melbourne. Her imaginative design reflects how puzzling a day in the city could be if it was cut into rectangular pieces.
Parade Participants
  • Backstage Dance Academy
  • Caribbean Association of Victoria
  • Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
  • Chinese Performing Arts Development
  • Melbourne Dai Loong Dragon
  • Dynamite Dance Centre
  • Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria
  • FIESTA Y COLOR
  • German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria
  • Glamour Puss Studios
  • Indonesian Community Melbourne
  • Japan Club of Victoria
  • Jaspora
  • JDC Performing Arts Studios
 
  • Johnny Young Talent School
  • La Voce Della Luna
  • Lauriston Girls' School
  • Lynbrook Primary School
  • MASSIVE Fam
  • Methodist Ladies' College Marching Band
  • Millennium Dance Concepts
  • Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance
  • National Institute of Performing Arts
  • Nga Taonga O Wikitoria – New Zealand
  • The Spirit of Polynesia
  • OMEDA Inc.
  • Papua New Guinea Association of Australia
  • Melbourne Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band
 
  • St. Michael's Catholic Primary School
  • Step In Time Studio of Dance
  • Studio D
  • Te Karangatahi Inc
  • Thai Community
  • The 501st Legion
  • The Dance Centre
  • TOšE Australian Macedonian Dance Ensemble
  • TOTEM Turtle – produced by Cirque du Soleil
  • Trivical Performance Academy
  • Victorian State Youth Brass Band
  • Vietnamese Community in Australia – Victorian Chapter
  • Werribee Concert Band
  • Wurundjeri
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