March with Deakin in the 2025 Pako Festa Parade!
Pako Festa is Australia’s largest free multi-cultural event, held annually in Geelong West’s iconic Pakington Street. From its humble beginnings over 40 years ago, the event continues to make a significant contribution to the region and state through its celebration of ethnic diversity, acceptance and harmony.
As a proud sponsor of Pako Festa, Deakin will participate in the parade and we invite you to join us!
We are looking for Deakin students, staff and alumni to march in the parade.
To celebrate the diversity of our community, you are encouraged to wear traditional cultural dress. Alternatively, we will provide you with a graduation gown or Deakin t-shirt.
Sounds great – count me in!
When: Saturday 22 February 2025, 10am–12.30pm.
Where: Waterloo Street/Pakington Street, Geelong West, VIC 3218.
If you are interested in participating, please register your details by Friday, 14 February 2025. Participants will receive a free Village movie voucher.
There are only 50 positions available so get in quick!
The entire parade route will take about one hour to complete, so please register only if you have the necessary physical stamina and wellbeing.
For more information, visit the Pako Festa website.