Parade dance, community and cultural groups EOI

Overview The City of Melbourne is inviting dance, community and cultural groups to submit expressions of interest (EOI) to perform in the 2027 Moomba Festival Parade. About The City of Melbourne is planning for the return of the annual Moomba Festival to Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr from 5 to 8 March 2027. The Moomba Festival Parade will be held on the Labour Day public holiday, Monday 8 March 2027. The Parade is a feature event presented by the City of Melbourne as part of the Moomba Festival and is a curated performance program. Purpose The Moomba Parade aims to showcase and celebrate the diverse creativity of Melbourne's communities. Eligibility Open to dance, community and cultural groups wishing to perform in the 2027 Moomba Festival Parade Opportunities to participate are limited, and final selection of successful groups is the responsibility of the City of Melbourne The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive and accessible experience for people of all abilities, and welcomes all groups to apply How to Apply Applicants should read through all the provided information and submit a completed Expression of Interest (EOI) application form by 11:59pm Wednesday 25 November 2026. If you require a copy of the EOI application form, or would like to submit your EOI, in an alternative format or a community language, please contact the Moomba Parade Team by email at moomba@melbourne.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 9658 9658.