In Melbourne, yes it does, It's a public holiday in Victoria, and it's packed, it's a massive event. It's really our Kentucky Derby, but even then, far bigger. If you come up to Sydney, I live about 90min north so if you want to grab a drink or a meal, drop us a line.
Hey AussieDynamo, you may or may not remember me mentioning that I'm visiting my girlfriend in Melbourne at the beginning of November. She said we have tickets to the Melbourne Cup. Tell me something, is this as big an event as it seems? Does everything really shut down for this race? Just curious. Thanks!
