The 2023 Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant winners

Published on 18 November 2023

The 41th Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant was held today in ideal conditions and in front of a crowd estimated of more than 20,000 attendees excitedly celebrating the start of the festive season.

It was tough work for the judges - Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Hobart Myer My Store Manager Kathleen Kelly, Hobart Creative City Portfolio Chair Cr John Kelly, Southern Cross Austereo Executive General Manager Ally Bradley and 2023 Tasmanian Australian of the Year John Kamara - to pick winners from the 46 floats entered into the pageant, including 12 first-time entrants.

However, after much deliberation the winners and runners-up have been decided.

Best Community Entry

Winner - Salsita Kids

Runner up – Indian Festivals Association of Tasmania

Best Christmas Themed Entry

Winner - Holy Rosary Catholic School - The Christmas Story

Runner up – Derwent Valley Marching Band

Best Costumed Entry

Winner - Thai Community of Tasmania – A Colourful Fusion of Thai Culture in Hobart

Runner up – Oberek Dance Group

Best Dance Entry

Winner – Latin Spring

Runner up – Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism

Best Musical Entry

Winner – Australian Army Band Tasmania

Runner up – Young Voices of Hobart

Best Band

Winner – City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band

Runner up – Southside Steppers

The Lord Mayor’s Award

Winner – Nepali Society of Tasmania

The Myer Award

Winner – Salsita Kids