Friday before AFL Grand Final
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Friday before AFL Grand Final in Australia.
History & Origins of Friday before AFL Grand Final
The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a public holiday in the state of Victoria. Formally established in 2015, this unique holiday celebrates Australian Rules Football (AFL) as a core part of Victorian culture and identity, providing a massive prelude to the Grand Final clash.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Marked by the spectacular Grand Final Parade through the streets of Melbourne, where competing team players wave to crowds of hundreds of thousands of fans from open-top vehicles, followed by massive pre-game barbecues.
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