One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia day is a public holiday that honours the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil.
Visitors to Melbourne often join in the festivities to commemorate the day, with many community events held around the nation each year including barbecues, ceremonies, parades, live entertainment and fireworks.
Australia Day Melbourne, 2022 Dates, Parade, Ceremony & Public Holiday
In Melbourne, Australia Day is celebrated by all residents and visitors. The Australian of the Year awards is also held on this day where people who have made outstanding contributions to Australia are recognised on this special day.
The Australia Day celebrations in Melbourne feature formal processions as well as family-friendly entertainment. There is a number of events that generally occur in Melbourne, with these yet to be confirmed for 2022.
If you are travelling into the city, public transport is the most convenient as there are a number of road closures including parts of St. Kilda Road, Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Outside of these events, the common way to enjoy Australia Day is simply with a BBQ at home or at a local park.
what is the actual route for parade in melb. from to..
Hi there,
The parade will be cordoned off with barriers, so you will have no trouble locating it. Start at the Town Hall on Swanston Street and make your way up St. Kilda Road. The parade runs pretty much from the Victoria Barracks town to the Town Hall.
Enjoy Australia Day!
Jess
When are we able to make bookings to enable our Club Vehicles to enter the Domain Gardens for Australia Day 2017.
Hi Col,
I am afraid I am unable to find out this information for you. I suggest you contact the City of Melbourne on: Ph – (03) 9658 9658 or submit a query through their contact form here.
Best regards,
Jess