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

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

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

It was a hot Moomba Parade in 1969.🌡️ People were fainting in the street. --- Each week we'll take a look at how this city has changed in our #ThrowbackThursday series. If there's something you'd like to see, let us know. | ABC Melbourne

11K views · 266 reactions | The five-day Moomba festival will wrap up today in Melbourne - headlined by its famous parade. #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Melbourne | Facebook

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