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Bells will be jingling in Gulf Harbour, as Christmas at the Canal gets underway on Saturday, December 2 in the town square, by the canal and band rotunda.
The annual event, organised by the Vine Church, is focused on family fun – most of it free of charge.
Organiser Phil Corser says it’s important that money is not a barrier to coming out and enjoying the occasion.
“While we have food trucks and stalls, where people can purchase goods and services, we try and ensure the sausage sizzle, games, bouncy castles, carols and Santa are free, so people don’t have to give away precious cash at this time of year in order to have a great day.”
Vine Community Church also has a free food pantry – anyone is welcome to bring non-perishable items to donate to the pantry, or help themselves to items.
Groups from Whangaparāoa and Wentworth College will perform, and Kumeu Vintage Band has the carols covered. Four Square is providing a free sausage sizzle and Business Whangaparāoa’s Giant Family Fun Days will provide free games and activities.
As always, a highlight for the young ones will be Santa’s arrival on board a Coastguard Hibiscus vessel. The event runs from 10am till about 1.30pm.
