MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

The Melbourne Cup, held annually at Flemington Racecourse, is Australia's most prestigious horse race. It marks the beginning of summer each year and attracts tens of thousands of well-prepared visitors. This horse race has kept the country on its toes for over 160 years and many Melburnians wouldn't miss it for the world! Even if you're not a horse racing enthusiast, you should still check it out: Australians play the dress code game and often book their outfits more than a year in advance!