The Farmers Santa Parade is almost here!

The Farmers Santa Parade is just around the corner!

Get ready for festive fun on Sunday 30th November at 1pm! Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the Farmers Santa Parade, the ultimate Festive Season event. Marvel at dazzling floats, spectacular costumes, beloved children’s characters, and, of course, Santa himself.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Head over to Santa’s Party with Jono, Ben, and Megan for rides, giveaways, tasty treats, exciting activations, and one last chance to meet Santa before he returns to the North Pole! Click here to find out more on the Farmers Santa Parade.

Date and Times

The Farmers Santa Parade will delight families on Sunday, 30th November 2025. In case of bad weather, the parade will be postponed to Sunday, 7th December 2025, with updates announced by 9am on the Santa Parade website and Facebook page.

Pre-Parade: 12pm – 1pm
Parade: 1pm – 2:30pm
Santa’s Party: 2:30pm – 5pm

Parade Route

The 1.6km parade route takes about an hour to pass each point. For great, less-crowded views, try Mayoral Drive (between Cook Street and Queen Street) or Customs Street East, where there’s often room to spread out a picnic blanket.

Road Closures

Inner-city roads will close from 11am to 5pm. Arrive early to avoid delays.

Getting There

Take public transport to avoid traffic issues. Buses, trains, and ferries all service the city centre. Kids under 13 travel free, but those over 5 need a registered HOP card. Note that flags at height and balloons are not allowed on trains. For details, visit AT.govt.nz/events.