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Registrations now open for the Kiwiana Christmas Parade
Registrations now open for the Kiwiana Christmas Santa Parade
Upper Hutt community groups and businesses are invited to register their float entries for the 2015 Upper Hutt Santa Parade via the Upper Hutt City Council website.
UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 23 OCT 2015—Upper Hutt residents continue to turn out in force to enjoy this much-loved and growing community event. This year, a giant buzzy bee will be joining the Upper Hutt Santa Parade along with stilt walkers, bands, kiwi characters, and an array of floats. An invitation is extended to all businesses and community groups operating in Upper Hutt to join the 2015 Upper Hutt Santa Parade. There is a $1,000 prize for the float that best reflects the theme of Kiwiana Christmas.
The parade is set to take place on Sunday 6 December, commencing at 3.00 pm. Entering a float in the Parade is free, but groups are required to register.
Further details and online registrations are available on Upper Hutt City Council’s website www.upperhuttcity.com/float-registration/
Join Santa after the parade for a Kiwiana Christmas at Expressions from 3.00 – 6.00 pm. Enter a classic Aotearoa world filled with summer fun, live music, Christmas circus acts, holiday crafts, and other yuletide treats, and have your photo taken with Santa. There will be loads of activities for the whole family—all for free.
The Upper Hutt Santa Parade is organised by Upper Hutt City Council and Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre, and is promoted by the Upper Hutt Leader.
About Upper Hutt City Council
Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.
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