Jingle bells

September 28, 2026 10:48am

Sep 28, 2026 10:48am


Santa Claus will visit the district during the annual Santa Parades later this year, starting with the Wellsford Parade, hosted by Wellsford Plus, 1 Matheson Rd on Saturday, December 5, at 10:30am.

Warkworth will be next with a parade on Neville & Queen St, Warkworth, Saturday December 5, starting at 11am.

Santa Claus will then make an appearance in Mangawhai on December 13. The parade will leave Sellars Reserve at 1pm, travel through Wood Street and finish at Mangawhai Activity Zone, where festivities will continue with a Christmas concert.

All organisers are keen to hear from businesses, community groups, schools and individuals who would like to participate. For Wellsford, visit Wellsford Plus Inc on Facebook; for Warkworth, email marketing@onemahurangi.co.nz and for Mangawhai, email johnphilliscelebrant@gmail.com.

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