Moomba 2014 Guide

PARTNERS PRESENTED BY: insert cover positional here EVENT PARTNER: about this box size MEDIA PARTNERS: SUPPORTING PARTNERS: Welcome to Melbourne’ s Moomba Fes t ival for 2014! We’re very excited this year to be celebrating our 60th Moomba Festival. Can you believe we’ve been bringing free fun and entertainment right into the heart of the city since 1955? Time sure flies when you’re having fun! Whether enjoying the carnival, the nightly fireworks, the Moomba Parade, watching the water or skate park sports, or taking part in one of the countless free activities and shows, we know you’ll love our festivities. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle Find out more: melbourne.vic.gov.au/moomba #PEOPLEOFMOOMBA Since 1955, Moomba has had the City of Melbourne and its people at its heart. insert cover Our 60th edition celebrates the people of positional here Melbourne who have been the life blood of the festival over the years. As you enter the festival on the south side you will encounter our People about this of Moomba mural: an interactive display which box size allows you to ‘become’ one of our People of Moomba for 2014. We’d love to have you share your moment with us, and join our family album by uploading your photos and stories to: melbourne.vic.gov.au/peopleofmoomba CONNECT WITH US: @moombafestival #moomba #peopleofmoomba HANDY TIPS KEY Hello all ! Ber t New ton here. TRANSPORT Melbourne’s network of trains, trams and buses make it super easy to get to and from the event. Visit PTV.com.au for up-to-date information on transport and road closures. ACCESSIBILITY Moomba Festival is an accessible site with accessible facilities. All mobility equipment hire services are managed by Travellers Aid – call 03 9610 2030 to make a booking at least 24 hours in advance. BE SUN SMART Things can really heat up on the banks of the Yarra - always make sure you're being sun smart! If you’ve forgotten your sunscreen or water there’s no need to panic - we have some onsite. Check out the event map for information booth locations where our friendly volunteers can assist. FREE FUN We are excited to offer you a jam-packed schedule of free events and activities across the weekend. The only things you will need money for are carnival rides and food, and of course your transport to and from the festival – the rest is on us! Information Toilet ATM Accessible Toilet Food Lost Children Healthy Eating Zone First Aid Water Police Lucy and I are pleased as punch to be wearing the Moomba crowns this year. I’ve been involved in Moomba a fair amount over the years (I’ve even worn this crown before!) and if there’s one thing I know, it’s how integral our City and its people are to the Festival. As the Festival celebrates those who’ve contributed to and made Moomba what it is over the past 60 years, we are proud to be wearing these crowns and representing all the People of Moomba. Happy Moomba! Bert Newton and Lucy Durack Moomba King and Queen 2014