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Farmers Santa Parade is Gearing up for the Festive Season
Save the Date: the Farmers Santa Parade is Gearing
up for the Festive Season
Planning for New Zealand’s largest Christmas Parade is in full swing with the confirmation of a stellar line up of new floats, giant inflatables, bands and entertainers; that all embrace the spirit of Christmas. The 86th annual Farmers Christmas Parade will take over the central city on Sunday 24th November, at 1pm: FREE for the people of New Zealand.
The mega stars of family entertainment are all confirmed to march in the spectacle that this year sees the addition of giant inflatables of Disney’s Mickey, Minnie and Donald. New characters to watch out for include Catboy, Owlette & Gekko from PJ Masks, Pikachu, Leonardo the Ninja Turtle and Spot the Dog, alongside regular favourites; Geronimo Stilton, Peter Rabbit, Moe, Queen Elsa, Cody the Red Panda, Farmers Santa Bears and Where’s Wally?
A new line up of floats and
performers include a North Pole Express Fantasy
Float, Christmas Stocking Float, Kombi the Groovy Bus, Cook
Island Mamas, Police Horses…. and
more!
The Farmers Santa Parade recruits
over 3500 participants and performers and behind the scene
volunteers, with a Parade day audience of tens of thousands
of people. The popular Santa’s Party
follows the Parade in Aotea Square, making a full day of
Christmas entertainment for families and the young at
heart.
This year the Farmers Santa Parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday the 24th of November, with pre parade entertainment from 12pm. Rain date confirmed for Sunday the 1st of December.
There’s still time if
you’d like to volunteer or get involved with this
stunning, iconic feel-good event. Simply visit https://www.santaparade.co.nz/join-the-parade/volunteers/
for all the details.
Farmers Santa
Parade: Sunday 24 November 2019
Rain Date:
Sunday 1 December 2019
Pre-Parade Entertainment:
12pm-1pm
Parade: 1-2.30pm
Santa’s Party: 2.30pm –
5.30pm
www.santaparade.co.nz
#FarmersSantaParade
https://www.facebook.com/FarmersSantaParade/
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