160+ PHOTOS: Thousands line Hobart’s streets for annual Christmas Pageant
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The 2023 Hobart Christmas Pageant saw over 20,000 attendees. Image / Pulse
Thousands of Hobartians filled the city’s CBD to kick off the festive season with the 41st Christmas Pageant this morning.
More than 45 groups and 1,200 participants joined in the festivities in front of a crowd of ‘over 20,000 attendees’.
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After ‘careful deliberation’, the judges, including Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Hobart Myer Manager Kathleen Kelly, Councillor John Kelly, SCA’s Ally Bradley and 2023 Tasmanian Australian of the Year John Kamara, have selected the 2023 winners.
Keep scrolling to see all the photos.
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 ofThai Culture in Hobart
Runner up – Oberek Dance Group
Best Dance Entry
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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
Nepali Society of Tasmania
The Myer Award
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Australian Army soldiers Bombardier Timothy Jamieson and Lieutenant Samuel Diprose Adams. Image / Supplied
The drone over the Buckland Military Training Area. Image / Supplied
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Air Force Roulettes are scheduled. Image / Supplied
Two RAAF Hawk 127 lead-in fighters will also fly over. Image / Supplied
A RAAF P-8A Poseidon will perform a flypast over Hobart. Image / Supplied
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The incident occurred in Ulverstone on Thursday. Image / File
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Two storage units were searched, revealing significant drugs and stolen property. Image / File
Large hailstones fell across the greater Hobart area. Image / via Pulse
Large hailstones fell across the greater Hobart area. Image / via Pulse
Large hailstones fell across the greater Hobart area. Image / via Pulse
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Image / Pulse
Motorists may claim compensation for vehicle damage from potholes. Image / Trent A
Recent storms caused significant damage to the Montezuma Falls Walking Track. Image / Julz Clarke
Recent storms caused significant damage to the Montezuma Falls Walking Track. Image / Julz Clarke
Recent storms caused significant damage to the Montezuma Falls Walking Track. Image / Julz Clarke
The Christmas gifting range will include ‘pretty cool things’. Maybe a Christmas sweater?
The house was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene. Image / Supplied
Thieves stole over $1,000 worth of conifer trees. Image / Supplied
The roots of the trees were damaged during the theft. Image / Supplied
Thieves stole over $1,000 worth of conifer trees. Image / Supplied
The theft occurred at Granton Park near the Bridgewater Bridge. Image / Supplied
Labor leader Dean Winter announces a plan to ban pork barrelling. Image / Pulse
The man in his 50s was found on Swanston Street
He claimed to be a firefighter with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Image / Supplied
The blaze on Burns Creek Road. Image / Supplied
Premier Jeremy Rockliff launches a pothole blitz, fixes a pothole on the Bass Highway
This section of road at 59.5km was labelled ‘OMG WTF’. Image / Supplied
This section of road at 59.5km was labelled ‘OMG WTF’. Image / Supplied
Traffic disruptions expected on the Southern Outlet starting tonight
All lanes will reopen daily from 6:30am to 6:30pm. Image / Supplied
Andrew Jenner is the last remaining Jacqui Lambie Network MP. Image / Pulse
Andrew Jenner will not enter a new agreement with the Rockliff government. Image / Pulse
Police issued over fifteen move-on directions to individuals in the Salamanca area. Image / Pulse
The Salamanca area was targeted to deter anti-social behaviour. Image / Pulse
The state government will seek federal funding for the heart centre. Image / Pulse
The new Brighton High School aims to serve the growing number of local students
The council plans to build a pump track and basketball half-court. Image / Supplied
The former Talbot Street RV park was relocated for safety reasons. Image / via Harcourts
The former Talbot Street RV park was relocated for safety reasons. Image / via Harcourts
The former Talbot Street RV park was relocated for safety reasons. Image / via Harcourts
Hobart City Council is planning to trial new cycle lanes on Collins Street
Lake Pedder in 1971, approximately one year before it was flooded
Environmental activists protest outside the Executive Building in Hobart on Monday
Lake Pedder as it appears today. Image / Pedder Wilderness Lodge
Restore Pedder Campaign Coordinator Maddie McShane with campaign convenor and former Greens leader Christine Milne
Lake Pedder in 1971, approximately one year before it was flooded. Image / Denis Garett
Environmental activists protest outside the Executive Building in Hobart on Monday
The call centre closure is a significant loss for the community of Burnie, the Council says
The closure will affect approximately 200 employees in Burnie
Councillor Mike Dutta accused Zucco of swearing at him. Image / Supplied
Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds. Image / Pulse (File)
Alderman Marti Zucco. Image / Pulse (File)
Councillor John Kelly told the council he felt humiliated by Sherlock’s comments. Image / Pulse (File)
Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock expressed disappointment over councillors not nominating. Image / Pulse (File)
Councillor Louise Elliot described the council’s atmosphere as ‘toxic’. Image / Pulse (File)
Break O’Day Mayor Mick Tucker
Australian Services Union Tasmanian and Victorian branch secretary Tash Wark. Image / Supplied
