A Carnival of Colour at the Big Dress Up Day & Parade!

The Crunch & Sip Big Dress Up Day & Parade once again filled the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and foreshore with colour, music, and joy!

Even under grey skies, families came out in full force — bringing their own sunshine through vibrant costumes, painted faces, musical instruments, and big smiles. The day was alive with creativity and laughter as kids and grown-ups made crafts, tried healthy snacks, and prepared to join WASAMBA in a high-energy parade bursting with rhythm, colour, and fun.

We love hosting this free family-friendly event each year at ManPAC. Seeing families parade out of the Arts Centre and down the Mandurah foreshore is always a highlight, spreading happiness all around the city.

A huge thank you to Healthway for supporting this event through Crunch & Sip, and for championing healthy eating and active lifestyles in our community. We’re also so grateful to our wonderful partners — Anglicare WA for their colourful arts and craft activities, WASAMBA for bringing the beat to our parade, the Enchanted Stiltwalkers for their photo fun, and the Friends of Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (FOMPAC) for their ongoing volunteer support.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came along — your creativity and community spirit made this event shine, rain or shine!

📸 Enjoy the gallery below featuring some of the many fabulous moments captured by Mark Labrow Photography.