Melbourne Cup Press Conference

Witness a thrilling procession of colourful entertainment for the whole family to enjoy in the 35^th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Parade, proudly supported by the City of Melbourne.

Tens of thousands of people will once again line Swanston Street for an exciting parade full of entertainment in this free public event.

Follow the festivities through to Federation Square and enjoy activities including streets eats, kid’s games, roaming performers, a live panel with jockeys and connections from this year’s final field, an exclusive performance by the school of rock musical talents, and the chance to see the famous Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy before it is presented to the winner of the race that stops a nation.