WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Victoria has a Grand Final public holiday on Friday September 25, when the Grand Final Parade will be held in Melbourne.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade is one of the most iconic and anticipated events on the football calendar, bringing fans from across the country together to celebrate one of Australia\u2019s biggest sporting events,\u201d AFL Executive General Manager Customer, Commercial and Technology Bec Haagsma said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year we\u2019re enhancing the fan experience with expanded viewing opportunities at Birrarung Marr, entertainment throughout the day and the addition of Australian music icons The Wiggles, helping create a memorable and family friendly atmosphere for fans of all ages.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade captures what makes Grand Final Week so special, bringing together the season\u2019s two best teams alongside some of Australia\u2019s most recognisable and loved entertainers. With The Wiggles joining this year\u2019s celebrations, it\u2019s set to be a uniquely Australian experience.<\/p>\n AFL Grand Final parade underway! | 02:37<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see thousands of fans lining the route before joining us at Footy Fest as we celebrate everything that makes our game great.\u201d<\/p>\n Here is everything you need to know!<\/p>\n WHAT TIME DOES THE AFL GRAND FINAL PARADE START?<\/p>\n Fox Footy\u2019s live and exclusive coverage of the 2026 AFL Grand Final parade will begin at 10am (AEST).<\/p>\n The coverage, which you can watch via Kayo Sports and Foxtel, will be hosted by Sarah Jones and Lions legend Jonathan Brown, while fellow triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch and Fox Footy host Kath Loughnan will conduct interviews with the players while they\u2019re in the cars.<\/p>\n The broadcast will begin with the traditional Grand Final coach-player press conference. Harris Andrews (Brisbane Lions Captain), Chris Fagan (Brisbane Lions Coach), Alex Pearce (Fremantle Captain) and Justin Longmuir (Fremantle Coach) will front reporters at Centrepiece.<\/p>\n The players and coaches will then make their way to the cars for the parade.<\/p>\n Alastair Lynch interviews Callum Ah Chee of the Lions during the 2025 Grand Final Parade. Picture: Michael Willson\/AFL Photos via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images<\/p>\n WHAT IS THE 2026 AFL GRAND FINAL PARADE ROUTE?<\/p>\n The motorcade will this year begin at John Cain Arena, which is a new starting location for 2026. The AFL said it will provide \u201ca more direct route through the precinct and increased opportunities for fans and families to view the Parade and see their favourite players\u201d.<\/p>\n The parade will make its way through Melbourne and Olympic Park, into Birrarung Marr and then over the William Barak Bridge and into the MCG Yarra Park Precinct. T<\/p>\n It will conclude at the Footy Fest stage where both grand final teams and the 2026 AFL Premiership Cup will be presented.<\/p>\n See a map of the route below.<\/p>\n The 2026 AFL Grand Final Parade map.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n WHO WILL BE IN THE AFL GRAND FINAL PARADE ROUTE?<\/p>\n The 2026 AFL Grand Final Parade will feature Fremantle and Brisbane players and coaches, as well as the umpires appointed to the big game.<\/p>\n Brownlow Medallist Nick Daicos and Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow will also feature, alongside reigning AFLW best and fairest Ash Riddell and leading goalkicker Indy Tahau.<\/p>\n The Parade will also celebrate the broader football community in 2026, with representatives from the AFLW competition, Toyota AFL Open Participants, NAB AFL Auskickers and Toyota National Volunteer winners joining the motorcade.<\/p>\n The Wiggles will perform in the AFL Grand Final Parade route.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n Australian entertainment icons The Wiggles will also join the 2026 AFL Grand Final Parade. After performing at Melbourne Park to kick off festivities from 9.30am, they\u2019ll travel in their Wiggles-branded Toyota HiLux \u2018Big Red Ute\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cWe absolutely love the AFL, so being part of the Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade is a pretty special moment,\u201d purple Wiggle Laachy Gillespie said.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be able to bring The Wiggles, our Toyota HiLux Big Red Utes and all our Wiggly friends to Melbourne and help kick off Grand Final celebrations with families is going to be so much fun. We can\u2019t wait to get out there, sing, dance and get everyone in the Grand Final spirit!\u201d<\/p>\n Follow the 2026 AFL Grand Final Parade route in our live blog below!<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790297788_301_poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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