 It was won by the Australian Labor Party at the 2019 federal election.The Royal Geelong Show is held each year at the Geelong Showgrounds.Other events include Pako Festa (held annually in February), Gala Day Parade (annual event that celebrated its 96th year in 2012) and Family Fun Day (held annually as part of the Gala Day celebrations), and the Geelong Heritage Festival that is run by the local branch of the National Trust.