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One of the biggest Ōrewa Santa Parades in the event’s history saw an estimated crowd of 6000-7000 line Ōrewa Boulevard to enjoy the spectacle.
Floats created by local community groups and businesses, accompanied by bands, hot rods, fire engines and motorbikes travelled down the 1.3km highway from Alice Ave to Ōrewa Reserve.
The event is organised by business association Destination Ōrewa Beach and its operations manager, Hellen Wilkins, says the good weather, the atmosphere and smiles on people’s faces were testament to the joy it brings.
Although there were around 12 less floats than in past years, the parade was as colourful and interactive as ever, with martial arts teams, cheerleaders, the Grinch, stilt walkers, fire fighters, a Chinese dragon and others entertaining the crowd as they passed.
Santa’s arrival was, as always, a highlight for the children.
Float winners were: All Star Cheerleaders (Best Team Float), Hibiscus Coast Girl Guides (Best School/Child Focused Float), North Harbour Law (Best Commercial Float), Silverdale Fire Brigade (Best Non-Commercial Float), Saving Hope (Most Creative Float).
Hellen says a crowd of around 12,000 attended the Surf Sounds Concert & Fireworks event that followed the parade, with bands receiving a great reception.
The team at Destination Ōrewa Beach thank the hundreds of people involved in both events from the float teams, all suppliers, the marshals, volunteers and sponsors.
