The 41th Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant was held today in ideal conditions and in front of a crowd estimated of more than 20,000 attendees excitedly celebrating the start of the festive season.
It was tough work for the judges – Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Hobart Myer My Store Manager Kathleen Kelly, Hobart Creative City Portfolio Chair Cr John Kelly, Southern Cross Austereo Executive General Manager Ally Bradley and 2023 Tasmanian Australian of the Year John Kamara – to pick winners from the 46 floats entered into the pageant, including 12 first-time entrants.
However, after much deliberation the winners and runners-up have been decided.
Best Community Entry
Winner – Salsita Kids
Runner up – Indian Festivals Association of Tasmania
Best Christmas Themed Entry
Winner – Holy Rosary Catholic School – The Christmas Story
Runner up – Derwent Valley Marching Band
Best Costumed Entry
Winner – Thai Community of Tasmania – A Colourful Fusion of Thai Culture in Hobart
Runner up – Oberek Dance Group
Best Dance Entry
Winner – Latin Spring
Runner up – Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism
Best Musical Entry
Winner – Australian Army Band Tasmania
Runner up – Young Voices of Hobart
Best Band
Winner – City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band
Runner up – Southside Steppers
The Lord Mayor’s Award
Winner – Nepali Society of Tasmania
The Myer Award
Winner – Salsita Kids
