Photos by Leah Hulst and Mark Phillips
Monday, March 3, 2025
ARAINY start to the Sydney Road Street Party did not prevent Brunswick’s central thoroughfare from drawing tens of thousands of revellers on Sunday.
The party got underway under leaden skies and with puddles still on the road, but once the weather cleared it was business as usual for the 32nd running of the event, held on its traditional date of the first Sunday in March.
Music, food, clothing and community stalls lined both sides of Sydney Road between Brunswick Road and Victoria Street, along with its tributaries, for one of Melbourne’s largest and longest running annual festivals.
This year’s festival had a pronounced family-friendly atmosphere, with a greater emphasis on activities and entertainment for all ages.
There was also a strong multi-cultural flavour to a day that celebrates Brunswick’s diversity.
Dozens of Sydney Road businesses and local community organisations took the opportunity to promote themselves.
With 12 free outdoor stages and indoor venues also holding day-long sessions, there was no shortage of music to suit any taste from traditional folk to hardcore beats, with the street party also signalling the start of the Brunswick Music Festival, which runs until next Monday.
As always, Brunswick Voice’s photographers were on the spot to capture all the fun and frivolity.
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The day did not get off to a promising start with the ground still wet at midday, but it soon lightened up. Photo: Mark Phillips
The stilt walkers were as popular as ever. Photo: Leah Hulst
Senor BBQ prepares for the starving hoardes. Photo: Leah Hulst
Optimistic icy pole sellers Naveen and Juan were hoping the grey skies would clear. Photo: Leah Hulst
Kadar Aden was cooking up a storm for Vola Foods. Photo: Mark Phillips
Deep fried potato twirls on a stick were immensely popular. Photo: Mark Phillips
Traditional Cretan music from Xylourdies had the crowds dancing. Photo: Leah Hulst
More dancing. Photo: Leah Hulst
Photo: Leah Hulst
Photo: Mark Phillips
Charlie Woods from Charlie Needs Braces performing on the Gaanbun (happy) Stage. Photo: Mark Phillips
The Sydney Road Street Party is always a great day for dogs. Photo: Leah Hulst
Members of Extinction Rebellion get across their message loud and clear. Photo: Leah Hulst
Is it Clive Palmer or Donald Trump? It’s Clive Pamajana, aka Helchild, who was supporting Socialist Alliance candidate Sue Bolton. Photo: Mark Phillips
The best seats for people watching. Photo: Leah Hulst
Fun times were had at Hayley Hoopla’s hula hoop workshop. Photo: Mark Phillips
This little girl seems to have made a new friend. Photo: Mark Phillips
Crowds exploring the street stalls. Photo: Leah Hulst
Tamara Leacock of Brunswick-based Remuse with some of her designs at the Blak Dot Market. Photo: Mark Phillips
Brunswick designer and maker Isobel Murray showcasing some of the products in her Clingy range. Photo: Leah Hulst
O’Ziriguidum Escola de Samba are always a crowd pleaser. Photo: Leah Hulst
DJ Bellyas from Housewife’s Choice spinning discs at the KISS FM stall. Photo: Mark Phillips
A musician finds an impromptu spot to perform. Photo: Leah Hulst
LEO had the crowd spellbound at the UNK’n Deadly Stage in Merri Street. Photo: Mark Phillips.
DJ Dijok warms up the crowd at the Sydney Road Boil Up! in Michelle Guglielmo Park. Photo: Leah Hulst
Dancers enjoy a set from El Gran Mono at the Sydney Road Boil Up! Photo: Mark Phillips
Dot painting on a canvas provided by Fluffy Torpedo ice cream shop was popular all day. Photo: Leah Hulst
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