Pageant fills Hobart with Christmas spirit

More than 30,000 people lined the city streets to get a glimpse at festival favourites and newcomers, including global TV sensation Bluey and the reigning National Basketball League champion Tasmania JackJumpers at the 2024 Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant.

“The Christmas Pageant is all about community connection, joy and celebrating together, and this year was no exception,” Hobart Mayor Anna Reynolds said.

“The JackJumpers are a symbol of Tasmanian pride and having them in the pageant was a wonderful way to celebrate our community spirit.

“We’re delighted that so many well-known organisations, from the ABC and Cricket Tasmania to the RACT, joined multicultural, sporting, theatrical and community groups to make this one of Tasmania’s biggest and brightest Christmas events.”

Manager Kathleen Kelly said the Hobart Myer team was once again excited to be part of the much-loved Christmas Pageant in 2024.

“The pageant is such an institution in Hobart and something that has been enjoyed by generations,” she said.

“As the major sponsor of the event, we loved being part of the fun and excitement that it brought to the city and with the fantastic special guests joining the festivities, this year’s event was the biggest and best one yet.”

The 49 floats in the pageant were all in the running for some coveted prizes throughout the day.

Best Christmas Themed Entry went to the Thai-Aussie Community and best Costumed Entry was awarded to the Polish Association in Hobart.

The Young Voices of Hobart claimed the Best Musical Entry award while The Lord Mayor’s Award and Myer Award were presented to the Punjabi Society of Tasmania and Lauderdale Primary School respectively.

For the full list of winners visit www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Christmas/Myer-City-of-Hobart-Christmas-Pageant