Sunday, March 14, 2010

Moomba Magic in March

More than half a century after the festival first commenced, Moomba still managed to draw an enthusiastic crowd for its annual parade last Monday.

A crowd of 90,000 strong lined Swanston Street to greet the passing parade which consisted of a mixture of groups such as musicians, acrobats and members of the SES as well as many more.

View from Flinders Street Station along Swanston Street




Channel 7’s bright and bubbly Nuala Hafner and gentle giant Coxy from Coxy’s Big Break provided comprehensive coverage of the event. The pair were ‘on the ground’ throughout the parade, speaking with many of the parade participants and spectators.

Channel 7 hosts, Nuala Hafner and Coxy

The grand finale of the parade included an appearance of Moomba King and Queen, Molly Meldrum and Kate Ceberano. Soon after the conclusion of the event dark storm clouds collected over the CBD, rain imminent. However, no amount of rain could dampen the spirit of the parade participants or spectators and the experience this uniquely Melbourne event offers.

Moomba King, Molly Meldrum and Moomba Queen, Kate Ceberano

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