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The Warkworth Santa Parade is back to set the festive scene on Sunday, December 4, starting at 11am.
After a two-year hiatus, it will leave from Baxter Street (Neville Street end), travel through Queen Street into the Paper Plus carpark and behind Bayleys, then return along Queen Street, go down Kapanui Street to the wharf and up Wharf Street back onto Baxter Street. It will then turn at Lucy Moore Park and head back along Baxter Street, Queen Street, to Paper Plus carpark again and finish down at the wharf for prize giving.
For anyone who is unable to make the parade, or who just wants to soak up some more of Santa, there is another chance to see him, accompanied by Mrs Claus, and escorted by the town crier in his sports car.
On Monday, December 5 at 5.30pm, this jolly crew will start at Tyre Power, head towards town and back past New World, around through the streets to Pulham Road, then on to Woodcocks Road, over the river at Mansel Drive, down Hill Street, round the town via Queen Street and Neville, then back to Tyre Power to end. Children are encouraged to be out on the streets ready to greet Mr and Mrs Claus, who may also have some lollies to share.
Snells Beach can also expect a visit from the Christmas couple on December 7 at 5.30pm. Starting at the Bayside Café, the procession will be mostly along Mahurangi East, dipping into the residential streets on the east side up as far as Gordon Craig Place, then over the west side to Dawson Road, before ending at the Warehouse.
Anyone keen to enter a float or walk with the town parade on December 4 should email murray@onemahurangi.co.nz Volunteers welcome also.
