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160+ PHOTOS: Thousands line Hobart’s streets for annual Christmas Pageant

Pulse Tasmania

November 18, 2023
- 1:49pm

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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

Salsita Kids

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Beanz receiving expert care at Bonorong. Image / Ashleigh Sumner

Australian Army soldiers Bombardier Timothy Jamieson and Lieutenant Samuel Diprose Adams. Image / Supplied

The drone over the Buckland Military Training Area. Image / Supplied

Snow is forecast to fall as low as 200 metres

Road closures are anticipated on Saturday due to wintery conditions. Image / Pulse

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

662 grams of meth, 74 grams of cocaine and 154 grams of MDMA were seized. Image / Tasmania Police

The incident occurred in Ulverstone on Thursday. Image / File

More than $100,000 in cash was confiscated during the operation. Image / Tasmania Police

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

The Huon Serpentine Impoundment currently covers Lake Pedder with 15 meters of water

Restore Pedder Campaign Coordinator Maddie McShane with campaign convenor and former Greens leader Christine Milne AO on Monday

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

Tasmania Police Inspector Jason Klug

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