It's one of Melbourne's most loved and iconic events - but this year, the Moomba Festival won't go ahead with its annual parade due to extreme heat. #9Today | WATCH LIVE 5.30am | TODAY

147 reactions · 34 comments | Moomba returns to the banks of the Yarra River from 6–9 March. What's your Moomba go-to? | Moomba Festival | Facebook

6.8K views · 274 reactions | Marvellous Moomba Festival has kicked off with this year's event extended to a five-day extravaganza for the first time. All the classics are back for the 69th anniversary including the Birdman Rally, but there are also some bonuses for this year's event. | 10 News Melbourne | Facebook

63K views · 586 reactions | This long weekend's Moomba Festival is expected to attract more than a million people. Report on 7 News at 6.00pm | www.7plus.com.au #7News | 7NEWS Melbourne | Facebook

21K views · 519 reactions | Melbourne's iconic Moomba Festival kicks off tonight in the CBD with plenty of activities to entertain guests through the long weekend. #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Melbourne | Facebook

13K views · 355 reactions | Melbourne's iconic Moomba Festival is set to kick off tonight, offering five days of family-friendly fun over the long weekend. Featuring rides, music, food, the famous Birdman Rally and beyond, don't miss your chance to see the banks of the Yarra come alive this Labour Day weekend! #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Melbourne | Facebook

This past weekend, Melbourne came alive with the vibrant Moomba Festival, Australia’s largest community celebration. Over four exciting days, the streets and waterways sparkled with entertainment, dazzling fireworks, and the iconic parade. A highlight of the festival is the Moomba Monarchs, adding a unique twist to the festivities that has sparked lively discussions over the years—almost as intriguing as the festival's name itself! Can you believe it all started 70 years ago on March 12, 1955? T

15K views · 417 reactions | People jammed sidewalks for the happy chaos of costumes, camaraderie and celebration as more than 200 floats, musical acts and marchers poured down the 1.3-mile S.F. parade route: bit.ly/SFPrideParade2017 | San Francisco Chronicle | Facebook

Melbourne's iconic Moomba Parade has been cancelled because of extreme heat. It's the first time in the event's 70-year history the decision has been made. 7NEWS at 6pm | More local news: 7NEWS.com.au/news/vic #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne