Experience the colour and energy of the
Smartraveller Parade
A festival highlight each year, the festival parade is a vibrant showcase of culture, tradition, and community spirit. More than 50 groups take to the streets, bringing the festival to life with music, dance, and dazzling cultural dress from around the world.
Parade route and timing
The parade begins at 4pm, Saturday 8 February, outside the Canberra Museum and Gallery on London Circuit, making its way down London Circuit, turning onto Akuna Street, and finishing at Glebe Park.
Be part of the celebration
Join the crowds to cheer on the participants, take in the rich sights and sounds, and experience a joyful display of cultural pride. Whether you're there to support a particular group or simply to soak in the atmosphere, the parade is an unforgettable part of the festival.
2025 festival parade participants:
ACT Urdu Language School
African Australian Hunting and Drumming Group Inc
African Australians of the ACT
Ahwazian Association
Australia Mon Association Incorporated
Australia-China Economic and Cultural Promotions Inc
Australian Guangxi Friendship Association Inc
Bangladesh High Commission Canberra and Bangladesh Australia Association
Bendjo Academy
Bolivia Marka Dance Group
Brisas del Peru
Canberra Brass Inc.
Canberra City Band Inc
Canberra Dragon Dance
Canberra Eurosession
Canberra Filipino Community
Canberra Ukrainian Community
Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon
Corazón Chileno
Cowboys & Cowgirls from Around the World
El Salvador Club in Canberra
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Falun Dafa Association of Australia
FCAACT
Folk Group Bulgari
Grace Community Group
Hare Krishna Food for Life Inc
Indian Community
Italian Flag Throwing
Jambo Jamboree: African Extravaganza
Kokoloco Dance Studio
KUD Razigrana Makedonka
Mexbourne Dance Company
Mini Nepal in Australia
Momposina Colombian Dance Group
Ngunnawal Dance Academy
Prosperous Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance
Raio de Sol Canberra Community Samba Band
Representants of the Celtic Nations of Scotland and Wales
Rio Samba Shows
Sevdalinka Choir
Slovenian Australian Association
Só Samba Canberra
Tarpuy Peru
Ukrainian Association of Sydney
See you on Saturday!