Thousands of people have flocked to St Kilda Road to watch this year’s Moomba Parade.

Nearly 2000 performers, ranging from clowns to dancers to different cultural groups, were involved in the parade.

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne and brother Stevie took their place on the throne as this year’s King and Queen of Moomba.

Memories of Queenie the Elephant #Moomba pic.twitter.com/uqhRWOyePq

? Simon Owens (@SimonOMelb) March 14, 2016

Pirates -a rich part of our cultural heritage #Moomba. pic.twitter.com/YwdB300gKE

? Simon Owens (@SimonOMelb) March 14, 2016

Big purple dog. That’s MELBOURNE. #Moomba pic.twitter.com/N5EAHKNEjy

? Simon Owens (@SimonOMelb) March 14, 2016

Nothing is more MELBOURNE than a koala standing on a tram. #Moomba pic.twitter.com/c0M26D7tr4

? Simon Owens (@SimonOMelb) March 14, 2016