Before Grand Final Friday kicked off, there was no real long weekend in this half of the year.
Hardworking Victorians and their families deserve a bit of relief – and what better time than the weekend of our greatest sporting spectacle.
Last year's holiday was a massive success. Tourism boomed across the city and the regions. The parade was the biggest on record – and if the crowds we've seen today are anything to go by, this year will be no different.
Enjoy Grand Final Friday. Stay safe.
Reviewed 26 June 2020