COUNTDOWN TO OUR 2024 PARADE!
FARMERS SANTA PARADE 2024 Sunday 24th November
Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before as the Farmers Santa Parade returns for it’s 91st year!
Prepare for a blast with brand-new floats – the Kiwi Summer Holiday float, bursting with holiday cheer; the pink, rocking giant guitar float; a LEGO® Christmas float; and Bluey the lovable pup herself on her very own float!
And leading the parade with flair, we’re thrilled to welcome Hamish Kerr, the 2024 Olympic gold medallist in high jump, as this year’s Grand Marshal—talk about a grand entrance!
But the highlight of the day, of course, will be the arrival of the jolly man himself – Santa Claus!
But the fun doesn’t end there. After the Parade keep the excitement going at Santa’s Party in Aotea Square, with incredible stage entertainment, including the Bluey Live Christmas Experience, a LEGO® build activation, amusement rides, delicious food, and activities for the whole family.
With a rich history dating back to 1933, the Farmers Santa Parade has become a beloved tradition for families across New Zealand, and this year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Join us on Sunday 24th November for a day of fun, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime!
So, mark your calendars, grab your Santa hats, and get ready to experience a spectacle like no other at the Farmers Santa Parade.
Relive the magic of the Farmers Santa Parade by looking through last year’s gallery.
our charity partner
Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The Farmers Santa Parade is a proud supporter of Surf Life Saving New Zealand, the Parade’s charity partner for 2024.
Surf Life Saving’s mission is to keep all Kiwis safe between the red and yellow flags, ensuring that everybody gets home safely after a fun day on the beach. We are a charity with 74 clubs nationwide patrolling 91 beaches over summer.
We rely on the generosity of the public to help us lead, support, educate and train our incredible 4,500 surf lifeguards. Last summer we saved 1,499 lives and assisted 1,524 people to safety.
Our team will be wearing Surf branded tops and walking at the head of the Santa Parade.
Please come along and support us on 24 November by putting money in the buckets or tagging the QR code on the Surf buckets.
Click here for more ideas on how to show your support.
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