Meteorologist and weather presenter Jane Bunn and Melbourne Victory legend Archie Thompson will be the queen and king of this year's Melbourne Moomba festival.

“I’m thrilled to announce Jane and Archie as this year’s reigning Moomba Monarchs,” said City of Melbourne lord mayor Sally Capp.

“Moomba celebrates Melbourne culture, especially the city’s abundant entertainment and sporting credentials, making Jane and Archie the perfect fit to be wearing the coveted crowns,” she said.

Weather reader Jane Bunn and Australian soccer legend Archie Thompson in their crowns.

In the usual eclectic fashion of the festival that has been running for 65 years, the couple were led to a podium by cardboard-clad astronauts following performances by traditional Ukrainian dancers and a hip hop crew.