In anticipation for the 2023 Djerriwarrh Festival in November, Melton council is calling on all schools, community groups, service and sport clubs join in the festival’s Street Parade.
Djerriwarrh Festival is designed to celebrate the multicultural diversity of the municipality and over the years has become one of the biggest events in the shire’s calendar.
The Djerriwarrh Festival Street Parade is one of the main icons of the event, and council wants as many in the community as possible to participate, with applications open to the public until 5pm Friday, August 18.
The most fantastical floats paraded on the day will also be in the running to receive awards in five categories including Mayor’s Choice Award, Outstanding School Award, Outstanding Community Award, Best Themed, and a Creative Flair award.
Melton Mayor Lara Carli said well over a thousand people took part in the Street Parade last year and thousands more came along to watch.
“Djerriwarrh Festival is such an important day in our City’s calendar and the street parade has been the highlight for over thirty years,” she said.
“The street parade fills our town centre with colour, energy and life… Whether you’re a parade fixture or you’ve never taken part, there has never been a better time for your school, club, sports team or community organisation to sign up and be part of our parade.”
Council is also currently taking applications for the Djerriwarrh Festival’s Pet Expo, Get Active Expo and community stalls.
Djerriwarrh Festival 2023 will take place on November 11.
