Moomba Parade on Channel 9 and 9Now on 10 March – Melbourne’s favourite festival tradition, the Moomba Parade, returns bigger and bolder on Monday, March 10, with a dazzling display of colour, dance, movement and music broadcast on Channel 9 and 9Now at 2.30pm.
Since 1955, the Moomba Parade has enchanted audiences of all ages, and this year promises to be no exception. 9News Melbourne’s Alicia Loxley and Tom Steinfort will host the coverage.
The Moomba Parade is an unmissable highlight of the festival, featuring gigantic floats, energetic dance troupes, and community performances that capture the vibrancy and diversity of Melbourne. Crowds will also cheer on this year’s Moomba Monarchs, comedy trio Sooshi Mango, as they take part in the beloved tradition.
Some of the exciting participants in this year’s Moomba Parade include:
- Ambulance Victoria Pipes and Drums
- Chinese Performing Arts Development
- Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company
- Samba Do Sul
- Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
9NEWS’ NATHAN CURRIE TAKES ON THE BIRDMAN RALLY FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Adding to the weekend’s excitement, 9News sports reporter Nathan Currie will take part in the iconic Birdman Rally on Sunday, March 9, where daring participants attempt to soar across the Yarra River in homemade flying contraptions – all in the name of charity. Nathan will be raising funds for the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, a volunteer-led organisation dedicated to supporting children and families affected by cancer.
Nathan’s Birdman craft has been designed and built by 14-year-old leukemia patient Riley, with help from his local footy team. This heartwarming collaboration showcases the spirit of community, resilience and generosity that defines Moomba.
Lord Mayor Nick Reece said:
“The annual Moomba Parade is the perfect representation of this iconic event – big, bright and full of joy. Nine dazzling floats will be featured in this year’s parade alongside more than 1600 performers, musicians and dancers. No one is too cool for Moomba, so drop the pretence and join the fun at Australia’s biggest free community festival.”
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
Don’t miss the Moomba magic – whether you line the streets to watch the parade in person or tune in to Channel 9 and 9Now at 2:30pm on Monday, March 10.
For more details about the Moomba Festival and its full schedule of events, visit moomba.melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Media Release – Nine
Link to 9Now HERE
TV Central Nine content HERE
Moomba Parade on Channel 9 and 9Now on 10 March
