Moomba ( also known as the Moomba Festival ) is held Hold annually in Melbourne , Australia .

Moomba ( also known as the Moomba Festival ) is held Hold annually in Melbourne , Australia .

Moomba is culturally important to Melbourne , having been celebrated Social_event since 1955 , and regularly attracts Influence up to a million people , with a record attendance of 3.8 million ( 2.3 million tourists ) set in 2018 .

In 2003 , the event was renamed Name_conferral `` Melbourne Moomba Waterfest '' and is centred Placing on the Yarra River .

Traditional events include Cause_to_be_included the Moomba parade , crowning of Moomba monarchs , fireworks displays , carnivals in the gardens along the river , river activities including watersports , water floats and the birdman rally , as well as live music and bands .

Traditional events include Cause_to_be_included the Moomba parade , crowning of Moomba monarchs , fireworks displays , carnivals in the gardens along the river , river activities including watersports , water floats and the birdman rally , as well as live music and bands .