Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant
Next date: Saturday, 23 November 2024 | 10:30 AM
to 12:00 PM
The Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant is back in all of its colour and energy!
Get ready to celebrate on Saturday 23 November 2024 at 10.30 am.
The procession traditionally marks the start of the festive season in Hobart and brings everyone together to celebrate our rich community spirit. The event fills the streets of Hobart with a huge celebration of floats, dancers, marching bands and showcases participants from a diverse range of community, school, sporting clubs and charity groups, as it winds its way around the central city block. The streets are lined with children and families who are delighted with the energy and joy that the procession brings.
The event will be a festive occasion again this year, with over 40 floats and over 1500 participants, and each of them have been working hard to create their wonderful displays, many of them handcrafted especially for the pageant.
The event this year will celebrate Christmas and our diverse cultural and community spirit.
Our special guests include Santa and his mischievous elves, and keep an eye out for a certain beloved Blue Heeler pup—we’ve heard she’ll be visiting too! Following the pageant, from 12 to 2 pm, children and families are invited to Myer for a special opportunity to meet Santa and capture family photos.
Come and see Bluey!
Wackadoo! Bluey is heading to Hobart – For real life. Come and see everyone’s favourite Heeler in person for smiles, photos and plenty of flossing of course!
About Bluey
BLUEY TM and BLUEY character logos TM & © Ludo Studio Pty Ltd 2018
Bluey is a lovable and inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her dad, mum and four-year-old little sister, Bingo. Famous for the ABC television show, Bluey uses her limitless Blue Heeler energy to play elaborate games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways.
For more information on the best ways to see Bluey please click on the relevant links below.
Pageant course
The pageant will begin on the corner of Argyle Street and Liverpool Street at 10.30 am.
It will make its way down Liverpool Street, before turning up Harrington Street, and then onto Collins Street.
It will finish on the corner of Argyle Street and Colins Street at roughly 12 pm.
Where to see Bluey
Bluey will be a special guest appearance at the pageant this year and you can come and watch her in the parade. Bluey will be walking around part of the pageant route and the best place to see her is on Liverpool and Harrington Streets. She can also be seen on the section of Collins Street before the Mall, but not after the Mall.
Road Closures
The following road closures will be in place on pageant day:
Free Parking
Regatta Grounds
Free parking will be available at the Regatta Grounds and a shuttle service will be available.
Free street parking
There will be free parking on the street on Pageant day in the Hobart CBD.
Please note: the CBD is the area within the borders of Brisbane Street, Harrington Street, Davey Street and Campbell Street.
Parking meters in the CBD will display this message on the screen: Christmas Pageant (Free Parking Saturday 23 of November only).
EasyPark will display a message when a parking space within the free area is entered.
All other parking meters outside the CBD will operate as normal.
More information about parking can be found on the car parks page: Car parks
Car Parks
Argyle Street Car Park opening hours
Open: 7 - 9 am and 1 - 10 pm.
Argyle Street will be closed to traffic from 9 am to 1 pm.
Please note: you need to be parked in this car park prior to 9 am and won't be able to leave until 1 pm.
Centrepoint Car Park opening hours
Open: 8 - 9.15 am and 1 - 5.15 pm.
Harrington Street will be closed to traffic from 9.15 am to 1 pm.
Please note: you need to be parked in this car park prior to 9.15 am and won't be able to leave until 1 pm.
Hobart Central Car Park
Open: 8 am - 5.30 pm
This car park is not affected by road closures.
Dunn Place Car Park
Open: 8 am - 5.30 pm
This car park is not affected by road closures.
Melville Street Car Park
Open: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
This car park is not affected by road closures.
Free shuttle from the Regatta grounds
The free Regatta Grounds 'Park and Ride' Shuttle Service is running for the Pageant.
Where: The service runs between the Regatta Grounds and Franklin Square on Elizabeth Street (opposite Town Hall) in the CBD.
When: 9 am to 2 pm, every 15 minutes. The first bus takes off from the Regatta Grounds at 9 am, and the last bus leaves Franklin Square on Elizabeth Street at 2 pm.
Capacity: The bus has 18 seats, and one wheelchair space.
The bus: keep an eye out for the green Salamanca Market bus!
Accessibility
The City of Hobart is committed to creating fully accessible events. We are open to your suggestions and value your contribution towards making the pageant and all our events for everyone. If you have any suggestions or feedback on how we can improve the pageant and other City of Hobart events, please contact us at events@hobartcity.com.au. All ideas and suggestions are welcome!
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Dedicated parking spaces are available for people who hold a 'Transport Access Scheme Parking Permit' and require parking closer to the pageant route. These spaces are located on Elizabeth Street near the accessible viewing area (approximately three spaces) and Collins Street, between Harrington and Barrack Streets (approximately five spaces).
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There will be free parking at City of Hobart car parks (Argyle Street, Centrepoint and Hobart Central), CBD parking meters and the Regatta Grounds (see 'Free Parking' drop-down above for more information).
The MC and Judges located at the pageant stage (opposite the Accessible Viewing Area) will be AUSLAN interpreted.
Guide dogs and service animals
Please call or text the pageant hotline if you have any access-related queries on 0418 361 456. Note this number will only be active on pageant day. Enquiries outside of this date should be emailed to events@hobartcity.com.au.
Toilets
Public toilets, including accessible toilets and changing places, are located throughout the city, for information visit the National Public Toilet Map website:
Info and help desk
The pageant Info & Help Desk will be located in Elizabeth Mall next to Tourist Information. If you need assistance or have any questions or concerns, please visit the Info & Help Desk, and we will be happy to assist.
First Aid
In the case of a medical emergency during the event call 000.
For minor medical attention please speak to one of the pageant staff, easily identified by their hi-vis vests or Medical Edge First Responders, located in Elizabeth Mall.
Health and safety
Events in Tasmania are no longer regulated by specific COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines. However, events must still be conducted safely and in accordance with the requirements and recommendations of local government, workplace health and safety regulators, and others.
Please consider the following before attending this event:
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You are welcome to wear a face mask. Wearing a face mask can reduce the risk of catching or spreading viral infections, especially when space is limited. Particularly consider wearing a face mask if you are at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and/or the community incidence of COVID-19 is moderate or high.
Weather
The pageant is an all-weather event. The event will run rain or shine – unless weather conditions become extreme or dangerous and pose a serious safety risk. Please check the forecast and plan ahead.
Participants
- Waimea Heights Primary School
- Indian Festival Association of Tasmania
- Australian Army Band Tasmania
- City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band
- Dancing Divas Dance School
- Punjabi Society of Tasmania
- Illawarra Primary School Jumping Jacks
- Holy Rosary Catholic School
- Derwent Valley Marching Band
- Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism
- Clarendon Vale Primary School
- Tasmania Police Pipe Band
- Association of Colombians in Tasmania
- Guru Nanak Society of Tasmania Inc
- Derwent Scottish Pipe Band
- Hobart Junior Football Club
- Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia
- Lauderdale Primary School
- Association of Ukrainians in Tasmania
- Nepali Society of Tasmania (NEST)
- Polish Association in Hobart
- Southern City BMX Club Inc
- Hobart Junior Roller Derby
Thank you
The City of Hobart would like to thank our naming rights sponsor Myer.
A special thank you to Naomi Marantelli and her creative expertise to assist with the design of the floats in this year's parade. Thank you also to our Santa who has been bringing joy and magic to the event every year.
This wonderful community Christmas celebration would not have been possible without your support.
When
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 | 10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Location
Hobart CBD, Hobart, 7000, View Map
-42.882011625291625, 147.3263916470473
Hobart CBD ,
Hobart 7000
Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant