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read moreMoomba Festival is set to reignite the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River from 11th to 14th March with the Moomba Carnival and Parade, Birdman Rally, entertainment zones and the Moomba Masters water sports competition among some of the event’s offerings.
Australia’s largest free community festival will deliver a full program of family-friendly fun, including thrill-seeking carnival rides, music performances, food trucks, dance workshops, skate competitions, face painting and crafts.
Two of Melbourne’s favourite media personalities, Fifi Box and Peter Hitchener will lead the celebrations as this year’s Moomba Monarchs.
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp enthused “I am thrilled to crown Fifi and Hitchy as this year’s Moomba Monarchs. These treasured Melbourne media icons have delivered news and entertained us for years. They also add a lot of value to the community as terrific contributors, so we know they will bring plenty of fun and excitement to this year’s event.
“We are also delighted to be bringing back the Moomba Parade, Birdman Rally and Moomba Masters after a hiatus in 2021. These vibrant festival favourites are always huge crowd pleasers, and we expect they’ll attract many visitors back to the city.
“Moomba is one of the biggest events on our city’s calendar and we’re expecting almost a million people to revel in the festivities this year, providing a significant boost to our city business owners.
“From daredevils bursting for a ride fix to food-truck-loving foodies and families ready for a fun-filled day of activities, Moomba truly offers something for everyone.”
For the first time, Moomba will be a carbon neutral certified event, which will see the diversion of more than 4.5 tonnes of organic food waste – the equivalent of 22,500 curly potatoes.
At the festival, the City of Melbourne will be the first city in Australia to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, assisting those with hidden disabilities. People who need assistance can choose to wear a Sunflower symbol, so that trained Moomba staff can offer their assistance. Sunflower lanyards will be available for free on-site at the event.
2022 Moomba Festival program highlights:
For the full program and to purchase a Friday Ride Pass for the Moomba Carnival, visit the Moomba website.
11th February 2022 - YMCA Action Sports to host 2022 Moomba Street Championships
10th March 2021 - Moomba long weekend sees more people in the Melbourne CBD
19th February 2021 - City of Melbourne reverses decision to cancel Moomba festival
11th February 2021 - Birdman Rally and Moomba Parade will not feature in revised Moomba festival plans
14th November 2020 - City of Melbourne seeks Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2021 carnival and catering operations
13th September 2017 - Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2018 operations
4th October 2016 - Expressions of interest sought for 2017 Moomba Festival carnival and catering operators
5th July 2015 - Carnival and catering operators sought for 2016 Moomba Festival
10th October 2013 - Expressions of interest sought for carnival and catering operators for the 2014 Moomba Festival
9th March 2013 - Victorian community heroes celebrated at Moomba 2013
13th February 2022 - Popular youth music festival returns to Goulburn
11th February 2022 - Adelaide Festival Centre reopens and unveils two new entrances for Festival Theatre
11th February 2022 - Perth Festival opens today offering over 100 free and ticketed events
9th February 2022 - Fairbridge Festival cancelled for second year due to COVID restrictions
7th February 2022 - Opening Festival to celebrate completion of Gippsland Performing Arts Centre
3rd February 2022 - Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival announces full program of events for 2022
1st February 2022 - Lunar New Year Festival events launched across multiple Chatswood locations
28th January 2022 - Full Tilt festival organiser says promoters have ‘zero confidence’ in governments after live industry’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment
28th January 2022 - Perth Festival’s operatic spectacular postponed until 2023
28th January 2022 - City of Sydney prepares for Lunar Festival celebrations
22nd January 2022 - Perth Festival releases 2022 program with organisers implementing all COVIDSafe requirements
14th January 2022 - St Kilda Festival program extended to nine days for COVID safety
11th January 2022 - New concert and family festival added to Christchurch summer events
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