WHERE: Auckland City. The Parade starts in Mayoral Drive, goes down Queens Street, along Customs Street and up Albert Street to finish at the corner of Albert Street and Wellesley Street.
WHEN: Sunday 29 November 2009 (Rain date: Sunday 6 December 2009)
TIME: Pre-Parade from 1 pm
Farmers Santa Parade from 2-3.30pm (Approximately)
After Party from 3.30-5.30pm (Rutland & Lorne Streets)
FERRY TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE PARADE: For information on extra sailings and sailings with extra capacity, please click here...
The magic of Christmas starts with the Farmers Santa Parade...
Pre-Parade Entertainment
Pre-Parade entertainment, product sampling and giveaways will line the 2.2km Parade Route from 1pm.
Farmers Santa Parade
For 76 years the Farmers Santa Parade has brought joy to the children of Auckland and this year is no exception.
The Farmers Santa Parade has a history filled with excitement, fun and fantasy. It has a long tradition of bringing smiles to the faces of hundreds of thousands of children every year. Anyone who grew up in Auckland will remember lining the footpaths of Queen Street reveling in the fun and excitement the Parade brings.
Brand new floats, new characters and special guest stars will join a host of A-list celebrities to help celebrate this year’s Parade.
After Party
It’s not just a parade these days, there is now entertainment before and after the Parade to suit the youngest child to fully grown adults. This year’s rocking After Party will be held at Rutland & Lorne Streets. Non-stop music and performances including acts from Yo Gabba Gabba, The Flaming Phoenix, BlingLing Bros, Bob the Builder, TV2 celebrities, and the list goes on. Also rides and giveaways.
For more information about the Auckland Farmers Santa Parade 2009, click here...
For further information on ferries call 09 367 9111, or visit a Fullers Ticket Office.


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