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After a brief scare over traffic management in October, Santa has been given the green light to land his sleigh in Waipu for his traditional first stop on Christmas Eve.
Organisers Promote Waipu had feared the traditional December 24 parade would have to moved back by more than a week, but after some swift support work behind the scenes by busy local elves, they were able to leave the Santa parade where and when it belongs.
This year’s procession will set off at 7pm from outside McLeod’s Pizza Barn, at the intersection of The Centre, Cove Road, Nova Scotia Road and South Road, before wending its way along the main street and into Caledonian Park for prizegiving.
There are prizes worth around $2500 on offer in a number of different categories, making it well worth the effort of organising a float and getting dressed up.
A fundraising raffle is being held in the run-up to the parade, with a first prize of a wheelbarrow, donated by Waipu Hammer Hardware, stacked with fresh produce, food, craft items and treats valued at more than $800. The second prize is a retro bike, donated by Ray White Waipu, and the third prize is a night’s accommodation at Camp Waipu Cove, including dinner at the Cove Cafe and a bottle of champagne.
Just 2500 tickets have been printed, courtesy of Waipu ITM, and they are available for $2.50 each from most shops in Waipu, or call organiser Penny Reynders on 021 530 803. The raffle will be drawn on December 20 “under police supervision”.
Info and float registrations: Email secretary@promotewaipu.co.nz
