About the event
Santa is kick-starting festivities early this year, bringing the magic of Christmas to the streets of Auckland, attracting thousands of people celebrating one of the happiest days of the year.
See more than 200 Christmas creations in the parade bringing excitement, fun and fantasy to families since 1947.
New floats, characters and special guest stars will join a host of A-list celebrities to help us celebrate this year's Parade.
Cancellations will be announced on Newstalk ZB on Sunday, 29 November after 10am.
Rain date has been set for Sunday 6 December.
AFTER PARTY
This year's After Party will be held in Lorne and Rutland Streets.
Non-stop music, TV2 celebrities, rides and giveaways will be available.
Some of the line-up includes:
- Yo Gabba Gabba
- Flaming Phoenix
- BlingLing Bros
- Bob the Builder
- TV2 celebrities
- Santa
| DATE: |
Sunday 29 November 2009 |
| RAIN DATE: |
Sunday 6 December 2009 |
| ROUTE: |
Mayoral Drive |
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Queen Street |
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Customs Street West |
| |
Albert Street |
| PARADE TIME: |
2pm to 3.30pm |
| AFTER PARTY: |
Rutland and Lorne Streets from 3.15pm to 5pm |
Road closures
All inner city roads are closed between noon and 4pm.
Get into the city before noon to avoid congestion.
Parking in the city
Parking is available at the following Auckland City Council car parks:
- Downtown
- K'Road
- Victoria Street.
Parking is free for vehicles exiting between noon and 6pm on the day
of the parade.
PARKING INFO >>
Outstanding Volunteer Award
We are thrilled to sponsor this longstanding and popular event.
To recognise the fantastic 4000-strong volunteer crew that helps make it possible and such a success,
we award an annual cup for the Farmers Santa Parade Outstanding Volunteer Award.
To nominate someone for this award, email details of why you think they deserve to be acknowledged to
event sponsorship.
