Moomba Festival 2014

The Moomba festival has entrenched itself in Melbourne city's culture since 1955 and is Australia's biggest free community festival. The festival offers the local community an opportunity to unwind and enjoy themselves. They are able to do this with the; fairground setting, soulful live music, fireworks, comfort food and even waterskiing!

Wandering around the festival grounds (on Saturday 9/3) I was captivated by the energy and life that surrounded me. There was not one sad face around the place.  As the sun set on the city,the attractions glowed. The fairground games had everyone weighing up whether they could win one of the massive cuddly toys that were on offer. Of course I did not win anything! The live music on offer had the crowds bopping , even forcing some brandish a casual air guitar. 

Moomba Festival save the best until last. As soon as the clock chimes 9:30pm the nights sky explodes into a fanfare of colour and sparks. Both sides of Melbourne's Yarra River lit up in synchronised bursts of fire that stained the sky. People were leaping off trams and hanging themselves over Victoria bridge to catch a glimpse of the spectacle. After the last bang sounded, the crowds erupted into applause.