On Monday 16th March the Prime Minister, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer advised against mass public gatherings, for a period of weeks or possibly months. While there is no end date to this advice, the position of the Government is that emergency services will not support large events. We therefore feel, as a committee, that we have no other choice but to sadly cancel this year’s carnival. People’s health and safety is paramount and more important than the carnival taking place. With things as they currently stand, we simply cannot risk continuing to work towards this year’s carnival. Thank you for your understanding. We value your support and look forward to Melbourne Carnival 2021.

On Monday 16th March the Prime Minister, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer advised against mass public gatherings, for a period of weeks or possibly months. While there is no end date to this advice, the position of the Government is that emergency services will not support large events. We therefore feel, as a committee, that we have no other choice but to sadly cancel this year’s carnival. People’s health and safety is paramount and more important than the carnival taking place. With things as they currently stand, we simply cannot risk continuing to work towards this year’s carnival. Thank you for your understanding. We value your support and look forward to Melbourne Carnival 2021.