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Children, on floats and among the spectators, were the focus of another great Santa Parade in Wellsford last month.
The overcast weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of both the crowd and participants, with the parade welcoming in the festive season.
The parade is organised by business group Wellsford Plus. Chief elf Rachel Ravenscroft said although a lot of planning and organisation went in to putting on the parade, it was very satisfying on the day to see so many happy faces.
“An amazing amount of work went in to the floats so all credit to the people involved in putting them together,” Rachel said. “It would be nice to see more businesses involved, so we will keep this in mind
for next year.”
Tauhoa School’s “Yee Haw” themed float won both the children’s section and best overall. Hammer Hardware won the business section and Wellsford Fire Brigade, which turned out in force, won the community section.
Judges Libby Clews, Shirley McGahan and Moh Charan were thanked for their support.
Wellsford Plus also thanked sponsors Wharehine Construction, Rodney Local Board, Hammer Hardware, Computers Plus and Craigie Contracting Handyman Services; and Wellsford Lions (crowd marshalls), Port Albert Soccer Club (sausage sizzle) Northland Waste, Rob Lennon (PA system) and others.
