The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is Australia's oldest carnival. Toowoomba residents celebrated our 51st Carnival of Flowers in September 2000. A few photo's of the celebrations are shown below. Toowoomba is in full bloom for the annual Carnival of Flowers. People flock to the town by the busload to enjoy the carnival festivities.
Spectators line the streets to enjoy the annual street procession.
Clowns lead the way for the street procession. The Carnival Queen and Princesses added a touch of glamour to the festivities. The spectacular International Flower Show was held in an enormous marquee in Queens Park . Visitors enjoy the floral displays in the International Flower Show. The floral train was a colourful exhibit at the Flower Show.