Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant

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! 

Accessible viewing area 

• An accessible viewing area is located opposite the pageant stage at the Liverpool Street end of Elizabeth Mall. 

• A drop-off point for the accessible viewing area is located on the corner of Bathurst and Elizabeth Streets. 

• A white picket fence and pageant signage will indicate the viewing area. 

• Space for wheelchairs and limited seating is provided. 

• Pageant Crew are available at the viewing area if you need assistance or have any questions or concerns. 

Accessible parking 

• 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). 

• Limited spots may be available to small groups with minibuses to view the pageant from their vehicle. Please contact events@hobartcity.com.au a minimum of 3 days before the pageant to check availability. 

• 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). 

• A free shuttle bus will run between the Regatta Grounds and Franklin Square from 9 am to 2 pm. The bus has 18 seats and one wheelchair space (see 'Free Parking' drop-down above for more information). 

AUSLAN 

The MC and Judges located at the pageant stage (opposite the Accessible Viewing Area) will be AUSLAN interpreted. 

Guide dogs and service animals 

• Guide dogs and service animals are welcome at the event. Water bowls will be available to keep dogs hydrated at the Accessible Viewing Area and the Info & Help Desk. 

Sensory information 

• The Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant draws many spectators annually across the busy Hobart CBD. 

• Pageant attendees can expect large crowds, loud noises, lights and sirens. 

• Limited spots may be available to small groups with minibuses to view the pageant from their vehicle. Please contact events@hobartcity.com.au a minimum of 3 days before the pageant to check availability. 

Contact 

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. 

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: 

• Stay home if you are unwell. 

• If you become unwell at the event, please leave the event. 

• Where practicable keep some distance from other people or social groups. 

• Wash and sanitise your hands. 

• 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.