Celebrate the start of the festive season at the “Island Time” Christmas Parade  in Onehunga.

Beginning at 11:00am, the parade runs for approximately 45 minutes from the corner of Onehunga Mall and Arthur Street down to Princes Street before returning back along Onehunga Mall to Arthur Street.

This annual family event promises to be lots of fun with Island Time themed floats, lively bands and dancers plus a host of colourful characters including Santa Claus himself. Popular TVNZ presenter, Matty McLean will be back to MC the event.

There’ll be free festive activities from 11:00am until 1:00pm including face painting, balloon and Christmas craft for the kids by the Onehunga Police Station and balloon art by St Peter’s Church. Plus, there’ll be the chance to meet Santa as he roams Onehunga Mall after the parade finishes.

Mask-wearing to the Parade and social distancing is encouraged.

This event is proudly sponsored by Onehunga Business Association, the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board and Perfect Sound Soluctions with support from Panuku Developments Auckland, Onehunga Community Patrol, Clean Event and Onehunga Community Centre.