Town centre bursts for Gala Parade spectacle

Fair weather favoured the 2025 Bendigo Easter Festival Gala Parade last weekend. Spectators lined along the route were treated to a stunning display of culture, music, dance and traditional Lion Team performances – all capped off by the awe-inspiring appearance of the Bendigo Chinese Association’s magnificent 125-metre Imperial Dragon, Dai Gum Loong.

Photos: ADAM CARSWELL

The Hare Krishna Street Party community group.

Bendigo Chinese Association President Doug Lougoon leading Dai Gum Loong along the final stretch of the parade route.

Crowd favourite Dai Gum Loong is 125 metres long and has more than 7000 handmade scales.

The “Colombia” dance Group.

Bendigo’s SMACS Performing Arts Group.

Students from Leonie’s Academy of Dance.

The Golden City Pipe Band.

The Bendigo Highland Pipe Band marching with Clan-Macleod Pipe Band Bendigo.

Bendigo’s very own HH Kung Fu Club.

The Bendigo Australian-Indonesian Klub.

The Indian Association of Bendigo.